Dr. Robert Preston Young M.D.
Ophthalmologist
75-167 Hualalai Rd Suite 102 Kailua Kona HI, 96740Rating
5/5
About
Dr. Robert Young is an ophthalmologist practicing in Kailua Kona, HI. Dr. Young specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Young 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. Young 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
Tulane Univ Sch of Med, New Orleans La 1970
Tulane University School of Medicine 1970
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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