
Dr. Esther S. Hong MD
Ophthalmologist
200 Hawkins Dr Iowa City IA, 52242About
Dr. Esther Hong is an ophthalmologist practicing in Iowa City, IA. Dr. Hong specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Hong 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. Hong 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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