Dr. Donald L. Kellum M.D.
Ophthalmologist
410 Orchard Dr Louisville CO, 80027About
Dr. Donald Kellum is an ophthalmologist practicing in Louisville, CO. Dr. Kellum specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Kellum 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. Kellum 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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University Of Colorado School Of Medicine 1965
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