Dr. Jerry William Cook M.D.
Ophthalmologist
7400 Nw Whipple Ln Kansas City MO, 64152About
Dr. Jerry Cook is an ophthalmologist practicing in Kansas City, MO. Dr. Cook specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Cook 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. Cook 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 Mo, Columbia Sch of Med, Columbia Mo 1965
University of Missouri / Columbia Campus 1965
UNIV HOSPS AND CLINICS 1965
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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