MaryBeth Kapp MD FACS
Ophthalmologist
240 S Mount Auburn Rd Cape Girardeau Missouri, 63701About
Dr. MaryBeth Kapp MD FACS is an ophthalmologist practicing in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Dr. Kapp MD FACS specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Kapp MD FACS 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. Kapp MD FACS 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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