Dr. James R Ruppel M.D.
Ophthalmologist
834 N Seminary St Suite 105 Galesburg IL, 61401Rating
5/5
About
Dr. James Ruppel is an ophthalmologist practicing in Galesburg, IL. Dr. Ruppel specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Ruppel 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. Ruppel 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
Northwestern Uniiversity 1978
Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine 1978
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Moles
- Glaucoma
- Macular Hole
- Uveitis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Birthmark
- Astigmatism
- Presbyopia
- Chalazion
- Conjunctivitis
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