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Board Certification, Specialty and Expertise

Dr. Lewis Kannwischer identified specializing in OphthalmologyOphthalmology
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor, and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses. No Sub Specialty.. He obtained board certification from the member board for Ophthalmology.

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Insurance Accepted

Dr. Lewis Kannwischer accepts the following plans for Humana at 3115 Pine Ave:

• ChoiceCare Network PPO
• ChoicePOS

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Hospital Affiliations

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Dr. Kannwischer is affiliated with 1 hospital:

Hillcrest Baptist Medical Center
3000 Herring Ave
Waco, TX

Education

Dr. Kannwischer attended medical school at Baylor College of Medicine and graduated in 1968 having 44 years experience. Additional Ophthalmology training was conducted at Baylor College of Medicine.

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Aliases

Patients may also know Dr. Lewis Kannwischer MD as:

• Lewis R Kannwischer
• L Kannwischer

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