Dr. Jennifer N Thompson M.D.
Ophthalmologist
4927 N Glen Park Place Rd Peoria IL, 61614About
Dr. Jennifer Thompson is an ophthalmologist practicing in Saint Louis, MO. Dr. Thompson specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Thompson 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. Thompson 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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Washington Center / School of Medicine 2008
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