Dr. Robert Gene Kirby MD,OD
Ophthalmologist
Bennett Health Clinic 31st And Battalion Ave 4441 Service Drive Killeen TX, 76544About
Dr. Robert Kirby is an ophthalmologist practicing in Killeen, TX. Dr. Kirby specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Kirby 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. Kirby 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.
Education and Training
Univ of Tx Med Sch At San Antonio, San Antonio Tx 1983
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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