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Dr. Christy Elizabeth Benson M.D.

Ophthalmologist

5/5(1)
1801 Hickman Rd Des Moines IA, 50314
Rating

5/5

About

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

University of Ia Roy J & L Carver Com 2011

Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 2011

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Cataracts
  • Pterygium
  • Moles
  • Glaucoma
  • Birth Defects
  • Birthmark
  • Strabismus
  • Astigmatism
  • Farsightedness
  • Nearsightedness
  • Conjunctivitis

Dr. Christy Elizabeth Benson M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 1801 Hickman Rd

1801 Hickman Rd -
Des Moines, IA 50314
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New patients: 515-282-2319, 515-282-5773
Fax: 515-282-2332, 515-282-3234

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Patient Experience with Dr. Benson


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Dr. Christy Elizabeth Benson M.D. has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 1 patient. 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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BROADLAWNS MEDICAL CENTERl

1801 HICKMAN ROAD DES MOINES IA 50314

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MERCY MEDICAL CENTER-DES MOINESl

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