Dr. Tiffany Lauren Kent MD, PHD
Ophthalmologist | Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
4921 Parkview Pl Saint Louis MO, 63110About
Dr. Tiffany Kent is an ophthalmologist practicing in Saint Louis, MO. Dr. Kent specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Kent 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. Kent 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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