Dr. Thomas Earl Kirk MD
Ophthalmologist
1133 College Avenue Suite D156 Manhattan KS, 66502About
Dr. Thomas Kirk is an ophthalmologist practicing in Manhattan, KS. Dr. Kirk specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Kirk 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. Kirk 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 Ne Coll of Med, Omaha Ne 1971
University of Nebraska College of Medicine 1971
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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