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Dr. George B Clavenna DO

Ophthalmologist

5/5(18)
3200 Grand Ave Des Moines IA, 50312
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5/5

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Dr. George Clavenna is an ophthalmologist practicing in Des Moines, IA. Dr. Clavenna specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Clavenna 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. Clavenna 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

A.T. Still University of Health Sciences Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine 1982

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 36 years of experience

Treatments

  • Cataracts
  • Diabetes
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Glaucoma
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Strabismus
  • Conjunctivitis

Dr. George B Clavenna DO's Practice location

Practice At 3200 Grand Ave

3200 Grand Ave -
Des Moines, IA 50312
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WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266
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Patient Experience with Dr. Clavenna


5.0

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Dr. George B Clavenna DO has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 18 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Ophthalmologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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MERCY MEDICAL CENTER-DES MOINESl

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Turn right onto Westown Parkway 1.2 mi
Turn right onto 50th Street 1366 ft
Take the ramp on the left towards I-235 east 2074 ft
Merge left onto I 235 6.7 mi
Take the ramp on the right towards Downtown Des Moines 1339 ft
Keep right at the fork 1459 ft
Turn left onto 6th Avenue 2044 ft
Make a sharp right onto University Avenue 1212 ft
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BROADLAWNS MEDICAL CENTERl

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Head east 73 ft
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Turn right onto Westown Parkway 1.2 mi
Turn right onto 50th Street 1366 ft
Take the ramp on the left towards I-235 east 2074 ft
Merge left onto I 235 5.9 mi
Take the ramp on the right towards MLK Jr. Parkway 2153 ft
Turn left onto 19th Street 5179 ft
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