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Dr. Kuumba K Long MD
Ophthalmologist
1601 W Lincoln Rd Kokomo IN, 46902About
Dr. Kuumba Long is an ophthalmologist practicing in Lafayette, IN. Dr. Long specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Long 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. Long 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
Louisiana State Univ School Of Medicine In New Orleans 2005
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 2005
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Astigmatism
Dr. Kuumba K Long MD's Practice location
Practice At 2600 Greenbush St
2600 Greenbush St -Lafayette, IN 47904Get Direction
Practice At 1601 W Lincoln Rd
1601 W Lincoln Rd -Kokomo, IN 46902Get Direction
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