Dr. Carter N Kirk M.D.
Ophthalmologist
7427 LAKE ST RIVER FOREST IL, 60305About
Dr. Carter Kirk is an ophthalmologist practicing in Oak Park, IL. 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.
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