Dr. Kenneth W Abbott MD
Ophthalmologist
2222 W Lexington Ave Elkhart IN, 46514About
Dr. Kenneth Abbott is an ophthalmologist practicing in Elkhart, IN. Dr. Abbott specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Abbott 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. Abbott 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
In Univ Sch of Med, Indianapolis In 1974
Indiana University School of Medicine 1974
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Strabismus
- Astigmatism
- Presbyopia
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
- Dry Eye Syndrome
Dr. Kenneth W Abbott MD's Practice location
Practice At 2222 W Lexington Ave
2222 W Lexington Ave -Elkhart, IN 46514Get Direction
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