Justin Kuiper M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1415 Woodland Ave Suite 140 Des Moines IA, 50309About
Dr. Justin Kuiper is an ophthalmologist practicing in Des Moines, IA. Dr. Kuiper specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Kuiper 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. Kuiper 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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Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
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