Dr. Douglas R Casady MD
Ophthalmologist | Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
6200 Westown Pkwy West Des Moines IA, 50266About
Dr. Douglas Casady is an ophthalmologist practicing in West Des Moines, IA. Dr. Casady specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Casady 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. Casady 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
Creighton University School of Medicine 1999
University Of Colorado School Of Medicine
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Blepharitis
- Chalazion
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