Dr. Kevin Eric Rice MD
Ophthalmologist
6238 Poplar Ave Memphis TN, 38119About
Dr. Kevin Rice is an ophthalmologist practicing in Memphis, TN. Dr. Rice specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Rice 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. Rice 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
Loma Linda University School of Medicine 1992
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Astigmatism
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