Dr. Kenneth Kirk Ritchie MD
Ophthalmologist
10956 Donner Pass Rd 120 Truckee CA, 96161About
Dr. Kenneth Ritchie is an ophthalmologist practicing in Truckee, CA. Dr. Ritchie specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Ritchie 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. Ritchie 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 Ca, Los Angeles, Ucla Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca 1972
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