Dr. Kristen Arling Burwick MD
Ophthalmologist
806 S MAPLE ST NORTH PLATTE NE, 69101About
Dr. Kristen Burwick is an ophthalmologist practicing in NORTH PLATTE, NE. Dr. Burwick specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Burwick 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. Burwick 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
Ohio State University College of Medicine 2009
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Birth Defects
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Strabismus
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. John Pointer Eitzen M.D.1307 S WILLOW ST North Platte NE 69101
- Dr. Mark R. Young M.D.1214 West A Street North Platte NE 69101