Dr. Jennifer Lanay Balentine MD
Ophthalmologist
2222 Nw Lovejoy St Suite 504 Portland OR, 97210About
Dr. Jennifer Balentine is an ophthalmologist practicing in Portland, OR. Dr. Balentine specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Balentine 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. Balentine 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
Univ of Co Sch of Med, Denver Co 1998
University Of Colorado School Of Medicine
University of Cambridge School of Clinical Medicine 1998
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Strabismus
- Blepharitis
- Nearsightedness
- Conjunctivitis
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