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Dr. Leo H. Kan DO
Ophthalmologist
2525 Ne 139th St Vancouver WA, 98686About
Dr. Leo Kan is an ophthalmologist practicing in Vancouver, WA. Dr. Kan specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Kan can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Kan can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.
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