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Below are positions/practices available to optometrists in central Indiana.


Date submitted: Tue Nov 3 11:32:19 2009
Type of position employment, partnership, associateship, assoc leading to partnership
Compensation: Negotiable
Date position open: 11/1/2009
Type of practice: private
Specialty area(s) of practice: primary care, geriatrics, disease , Cornea, cataract, and refractive surgery
Additional information about position and/or practice: Ohio Valley Eye Institute was established in the 1920's in Evansville IN. We specialize in providing high quality, affordable eye care to the communities we serve. Approximately 6 months ago, a well established ophthalmologist in Terre Haute had to close his practice due to the economy and the changing refractive market. We were chosen to assume the care of his patients. We have approximately 14,000 medical records, 4 fully equipped exam lanes, visual field, HRT, auto refractor, topographer, fundus camera, Excimer Laser, SLT laser, Yag laser, and more. Our Medical Director is looking for an Optometric associate to give a tremendous start up opportunity, and to help provide us support for our surgical practice. For more information, please contact James Hogan at 812-205-9666 or email at practicedevelopment@gmail.com
Age of practice: 8 years
Years at current location: 1
Population of area: United States
Description of area: Terre Haute has a population of approx 59,000 and a draw of 250,000. The area has a great demand for eye care, and is located about 1 hr from Indianapolis.
Name of practice: Ohio Valley Eye Institute
Address: 3903 South 7th Street
Terre Haute, IN 47802
USA
Contact person: James Hogan
E-mail address: practicedevelopment@gmail.com
Phone: 812 2059666
Fax: 812 4221189

Date submitted: Fri Oct 30 22:17:18 2009
Type of position , Part Time Coverage & Vacation Coverage
Compensation: 80% of exam fees
Date position open: 01/01/2010
Type of practice: , Commercial Practice
Specialty area(s) of practice: primary care, contacts
Additional information about position and/or practice: Weekends necessary.
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Description of area: Greencastle is a located in Putnam County. It has a small town appeal. Depauw University is located within the city.
Name of practice: Jennifer L. Heil, O.D.
Address: 1750 Indianapolis Rd.
Greencastle, IN 46135
Contact person: Jennifer Heil, O.D.
E-mail address: jlheilod@yahoo.com
Phone:
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Date submitted: Wed Oct 28 09:28:54 2009
Type of position employment
Compensation: negotiable
Date position open: 10/2009
Type of practice: private
Specialty area(s) of practice: primary care, contacts , refractive surgery comanagement
Additional information about position and/or practice: OD/MD setting, full time
Age of practice: recent acquisition
Years at current location: 1
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Name of practice: Ohio Valley Eye Institute
Address: 3903 S 7th Street, Ste 1C
Terre Haute, IN
USA
Contact person: James Hogan
E-mail address: practicedevelopment@gmail.com
Phone: 812-421-2020
Fax: 812-422-1189

Date submitted: Mon Oct 26 14:22:14 2009
Type of position , Fill In OD Thursday, December 24th from 9am-1pm
Compensation: to be discussed
Date position open: 12/24/09
Type of practice: , fill in
Specialty area(s) of practice: , lasik
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Description of area: The Lasik Vision Institute located in Carmel, IN is currently looking for a fill in OD to work at our Carmel location on Thursday, December 24th from 9am-1pm ...please call Kim Weiss to discuss details 561-436-0628
Name of practice: The Lasik Vision Institute
Address:
Carmel, IN
Contact person: Kim Weiss
E-mail address: kweiss@visioncareholdings.com
Phone: 561-436-0628
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Date submitted: Mon Oct 19 17:23:15 2009
Type of position associateship
Compensation: Negotiable
Date position open: After Christmas 2009
Type of practice: associateship
Specialty area(s) of practice: primary care, contacts, peds, geriatrics, disease
Additional information about position and/or practice: Well established family practice with good staff
Age of practice: 69 years
Years at current location: 30
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Description of area: Richmond is a mid sized Indiana Community on the Ohio border minutes away from Dayton, Ohio.
Name of practice: Dr Tavel
Address:
Richmond, In
Contact person: Larry S. Tavel, MD
E-mail address: Larry@drtavel.com
Phone: 317 924 1300 X 100
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Date submitted: Sun Oct 18 22:54:10 2009
Type of position , Part-time Employment
Compensation: Percentage of exam fees
Date position open: Immediately
Type of practice: private
Specialty area(s) of practice: primary care, contacts
Additional information about position and/or practice: Growing practice inside Sears Optical needs to add an additional doctor day. I am looking for someone who is willing to work afternoon into early evening 1 day of the week-either Mondays or Fridays. This is a good practice. I provide everything for you, just go do exams. Please contact me by cell and leave a message or email me at reneesr@sbcglobal.net.
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Name of practice: Sears Optical
Address: Tippecanoe Mall 2415 Sagamore Pkwy S.
Lafayette, IN
Contact person: Renee Reinholdt
E-mail address: reneesr@sbcglobal.net
Phone: Cell: 317-590-5372
Fax: 317-862-8378

Date submitted: Mon Oct 12 10:12:53 2009
Type of position employment
Compensation: $250 per day
Date position open: Immediate Availability
Type of practice: private
Specialty area(s) of practice: primary care, contacts, disease
Additional information about position and/or practice:
Age of practice: 20 yrs
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Description of area: Busy primary care practice looking for Optometrist to see patients 2-3 days a week with potential for more coverage if needed.
Name of practice:
Address:
Lafayette, Indiana
Contact person: Stacey Pruitt OD
E-mail address: staceypruittod@yahoo.com
Phone:
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Date submitted: Thu Oct 8 18:39:17 2009
Type of position practice for sale
Compensation: Will negotiate sale to your circumstances. I want you to succeed!
Date position open: summer of 2010 or 2011
Type of practice: private
Specialty area(s) of practice: primary care, contacts, peds, geriatrics, disease
Additional information about position and/or practice: It is a large, general family practice, with hometown flavor. You can be a part of the community. There are four high schools in the county, plus several grade schools and pre-schools; there is a good supply of youth to feed the practice.
Age of practice: 40
Years at current location: 35
Population of area: 35,000+
Description of area: Centrally located from Indianapolis, Crawfordsville, Lafayette, and Kokomo. You are within minutes of large shopping areas, sporting and cultural events; and only about an hour and a half from I.U. If you wish, you can get all of your continuing education credits with little driving and no overnight stays. Wow, what a deal!!
Name of practice: William R. Price, O.D.
Address: 1157 South Jackson Street
Frankfort, IN 46041
USA
Contact person: Dr. Price
E-mail address: wrphome@ilines.net
Phone: 765-891-0974
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Date submitted: Thu Oct 8 18:26:26 2009
Type of position employment
Compensation: Negotiable
Date position open: November 2009
Type of practice: private
Specialty area(s) of practice: primary care , Sports Vision
Additional information about position and/or practice: We are a very busy primary care optometry practice looking to add sports vision to our services. We are looking for a candidate to help us grow this portion of our practice by performing our sports vision evaluations, setting up the program, as well as practicing primary care optometry. If you are interested in a career in primary care & sports vision, please contact us.
Age of practice: 6 years
Years at current location: 1.5
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Description of area: Westfield is a fast growing community north of Indianapolis
Name of practice: Busby Eye Care, LLC
Address: 16409 Southpark Drive, Suite B
Westfield, IN 46074
Contact person: Dr. Kathleen Busby
E-mail address: busbyk@busbyeyecare.com
Phone: 317-896-5005
Fax: 317-896-5335

Date submitted: Sat Oct 3 11:50:27 2009
Type of position employment
Compensation: part-time salary, negotiable
Date position open: immediately
Type of practice: private, health prof seeking OD
Specialty area(s) of practice: primary care, contacts, peds, geriatrics, disease
Additional information about position and/or practice: Ophthalmic solo practice providing wide range of comprehensive services, including cataract surgery, medical, dispensing and contact lenses. VSP and Eyemed certified. Offering a part-time position possibly leading to full time in the future. Starting at 22 hours per week; no weekends or evenings after 6 pm.
Age of practice: 30
Years at current location: 24
Population of area: IN
Description of area: College community home of Big Ten Purdue University
Name of practice: Mattingly Center for Sight
Address: 1410 Union Street
Lafayette, IN 47904
United States
Contact person: Christine
E-mail address: tpmatt@aol.com
Phone: 7654232977
Fax: 7654231149

Date submitted: Fri Sep 25 10:09:09 2009
Type of position practice for sale
Compensation: Owner's cash flow - $60K+. Cash flow to Owner/Optometrist $100K+.
Date position open: 09/25/2009
Type of practice: private
Specialty area(s) of practice: primary care
Additional information about position and/or practice: Busy well established practice in small town for over 30 years. Performs eye exams part-time, 3 days per week. Makes & fits eye glasses on-site. Only facility in the area to offer 1 hour lenses. Open Mon – Sat. Current owner is retiring. Owner is not an Optometrist. Part-time O.D. on staff will retire in a few years! Excellent cash flow for new Owner / Operator Optometrist. Plenty of room for growth if owner provides exams full-time! Room to expand exam lanes. Rev: $234K. Cflow to Owner/Optometrist: $103K.
Age of practice: >30 yrs.
Years at current location: same
Population of area: 39,000
Description of area: Pleasant small town feel, with urban benefits.
Name of practice: East Indiana Optometrist Office & Eye Care Retail business for sale
Address: East Central Indiana
East Central, IN 47374
USA
Contact person: Ralana D. Shelley, business broker
E-mail address: rshelley@sunbeltindiana.com
Phone: 317-218-8630
Fax: 317-573-2111

Date submitted: Wed Sep 16 08:29:29 2009
Type of position , Permanent Part-time Employment
Compensation: Percentage of exam fees
Date position open: immediately
Type of practice: , Private inside Commercial Setting
Specialty area(s) of practice: primary care, contacts
Additional information about position and/or practice: I am looking for a part-time doctor for 1 day of the week, approximately 5 hours, inside Sears Optical in Lafayette, IN. Everything is provided for you including equipment, drops, and insurance billing. Please email me what day of the week you are available as well as previous experience.
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Name of practice: Sears Optical
Address: Tippecanoe Mall 2415 Sagamore Pkwy S.
lafayette, IN 47905
Contact person: Renee Reinholdt
E-mail address: reneesr@sbcglobal.net
Phone: 317-590-5372
Fax: 317-862-8378

Date submitted: Thu Sep 10 20:56:21 2009
Type of position , Subcontractor
Compensation: Percentage of exam fees
Date position open: October 2009
Type of practice: , Retail
Specialty area(s) of practice: primary care, contacts
Additional information about position and/or practice: Well established practice inside Target needs coverage on Fridays and/or Saturdays starting in October 2009. Generous percentage of fees compensation. We deal with filing claims and collecting monies.
Age of practice: 9 years
Years at current location: 9 years
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Name of practice: Target Optical
Address: 3630 State Rd 26E
Lafayette, IN 47905
USA
Contact person: Pat White
E-mail address: tclemens@ori.net
Phone: 765-447-5943
Fax: 765-362-5372

Date submitted: Mon Aug 24 20:59:16 2009
Type of position employment
Compensation: Negotiable
Date position open: Oct 1, 2009 or there about,
Type of practice: private , We also have a surface laboratory nd grind eyeglasses
Specialty area(s) of practice: primary care, contacts, disease , When we find ocular problems that need treated we refer to Opthamologists
Additional information about position and/or practice: Days of the week are also negotiable as to what days you are available.
Age of practice: 1947
Years at current location: 8yrs
Population of area: 45000
Description of area: Kokomo is a City of Industry. We have Delphi, Chrysler and many others firms of manufacture. We have both those Providerships and also the City of Kokomo, the Hospitals and many other firms that are on Spectera or United Health .Eye Med is another major Providership that we have. Since we have been in Kokomo for a long time(Since 1947) we have an allegiance from many familys. Kokomo is a very nice community and has a low crime rate.
Name of practice: Kokomo Optical Inc. (Since 1947)
Address: 501 E. Lincoln Rd.
Kokomo, Indiana 46902
Howard
Contact person: Jack Ellis-Owner
E-mail address: Jackinkokomo@aol.com also kokomooptical@aol.com
Phone: W-765-4551810 and Cell 765-4805080
Fax: 2063393251

Date submitted: Fri Aug 21 10:18:51 2009
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Date submitted: Tue Jul 21 15:14:44 2009
Type of position employment, assoc leading to partnership
Compensation: Optometrists gets all moonies for the Exams, Contacts on the initial pairs.
Date position open: Middle of September 2009
Type of practice: private, associateship, community seeking OD , We have surfaceing of eyeglasses, supply contact lenses and do Eye Exams.
Specialty area(s) of practice: primary care, contacts
Additional information about position and/or practice: Our need is for an Optometrist two or possibly three days a week and maybe more. We are located in Kokomo, Indiana. We are fortunate enough to have two very large Auto firm here with monumental investments in General Motors and Chrysler. Several thousand employees work there and we are Providers for both the employees and their families. Kokomo has many other firms as well. Please contact me at the email address or by phone #765-4551810, or cell 765-4614050, Thanks, Jack Ellis
Age of practice: 1947
Years at current location: 10yrs
Population of area: 48,000,00
Description of area: We have a city that is populated by a very large investment of General Motors and Chrysler. Our firm has both contracts for Providership of both the employees and their families. We do a very large business with the employees and their families here. We also have many other firms that are located here and we are located about 50 miles North of Indianapolis. Our firm has been in Kokomo since 1947.
Name of practice: Kokomo Optical Inc.
Address: 501 E. Lincoln Rd.
Kokomo, Indiana 46902
USA
Contact person: Jack Ellis
E-mail address: Jackinkokomo@aol.com
Phone: 765-4551810
Fax: 2063393251

Date submitted: Tue Jul 21 15:14:45 2009
Type of position employment, assoc leading to partnership
Compensation: Optometrists gets all moonies for the Exams, Contacts on the initial pairs.
Date position open: Middle of September 2009
Type of practice: private, associateship, community seeking OD , We have surfaceing of eyeglasses, supply contact lenses and do Eye Exams.
Specialty area(s) of practice: primary care, contacts
Additional information about position and/or practice: Our need is for an Optometrist two or possibly three days a week and maybe more. We are located in Kokomo, Indiana. We are fortunate enough to have two very large Auto firm here with monumental investments in General Motors and Chrysler. Several thousand employees work there and we are Providers for both the employees and their families. Kokomo has many other firms as well. Please contact me at the email address or by phone #765-4551810, or cell 765-4614050, Thanks, Jack Ellis
Age of practice: 1947
Years at current location: 10yrs
Population of area: 48,000,00
Description of area: We have a city that is populated by a very large investment of General Motors and Chrysler. Our firm has both contracts for Providership of both the employees and their families. We do a very large business with the employees and their families here. We also have many other firms that are located here and we are located about 50 miles North of Indianapolis. Our firm has been in Kokomo since 1947.
Name of practice: Kokomo Optical Inc.
Address: 501 E. Lincoln Rd.
Kokomo, Indiana 46902
USA
Contact person: Jack Ellis
E-mail address: Jackinkokomo@aol.com
Phone: 765-4551810
Fax: 2063393251

Date submitted: Tue Jul 21 15:14:40 2009
Type of position employment, assoc leading to partnership
Compensation: Optometrists gets all moonies for the Exams, Contacts on the initial pairs.
Date position open: Middle of September 2009
Type of practice: private, associateship, community seeking OD , We have surfaceing of eyeglasses, supply contact lenses and do Eye Exams.
Specialty area(s) of practice: primary care, contacts
Additional information about position and/or practice: Our need is for an Optometrist two or possibly three days a week and maybe more. We are located in Kokomo, Indiana. We are fortunate enough to have two very large Auto firm here with monumental investments in General Motors and Chrysler. Several thousand employees work there and we are Providers for both the employees and their families. Kokomo has many other firms as well. Please contact me at the email address or by phone #765-4551810, or cell 765-4614050, Thanks, Jack Ellis
Age of practice: 1947
Years at current location: 10yrs
Population of area: 48,000,00
Description of area: We have a city that is populated by a very large investment of General Motors and Chrysler. Our firm has both contracts for Providership of both the employees and their families. We do a very large business with the employees and their families here. We also have many other firms that are located here and we are located about 50 miles North of Indianapolis. Our firm has been in Kokomo since 1947.
Name of practice: Kokomo Optical Inc.
Address: 501 E. Lincoln Rd.
Kokomo, Indiana 46902
USA
Contact person: Jack Ellis
E-mail address: Jackinkokomo@aol.com
Phone: 765-4551810
Fax: 2063393251

Date submitted: Mon Jul 13 11:54:39 2009
Type of position practice for sale
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Date position open: Immediately
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Specialty area(s) of practice: primary care, contacts, peds, geriatrics, disease
Additional information about position and/or practice:
Age of practice: 30+ Years
Years at current location: 30+ years
Population of area: 22,000+
Description of area:
Name of practice: Insights Optical
Address: 101 N. Main St.
Franklin, IN 46131
US
Contact person: Dr. Zachary Short
E-mail address:
Phone: (812)345-3959
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Date submitted: Mon Jun 22 13:14:29 2009
Type of position employment
Compensation: $350 per day
Date position open: 07/09/2009
Type of practice: , Contracted optometrist practicing inside a Sam's Club
Specialty area(s) of practice: primary care, contacts, peds, geriatrics, disease
Additional information about position and/or practice: I am looking for someone to work Thursdays at this practice.
Age of practice: 10
Years at current location: 10
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Name of practice: Sam's Club Optical
Address: 5805 Rockville Rd.
Indianapolis, IN 46224
USA
Contact person: Miccah Hoffman, O.D.
E-mail address: mdial26@yahoo.com
Phone: 812-219-7039
Fax: 812-335-1259

Date submitted: Thu Jun 4 11:04:07 2009
Type of position assoc leading to partnership
Compensation: To be discussed.
Date position open: 07-01-2009
Type of practice: private
Specialty area(s) of practice: primary care, contacts
Additional information about position and/or practice: We have a great working relationship with our doctor now. Our stores are privately owned and Dr. Pfenninger is a independent doctor of optometry and has been practicing in Richmond for over 40 years. We are looking for one or two days a week to transition in to a full time position as he is looking to retire over the next few years.
Age of practice: 26
Years at current location: 26
Population of area: 35,000
Description of area: Located on the Indiana and Ohio border. A unique and quaint town. A lot of small towns in surrounding area from which we draw patients.
Name of practice: Opti Vision / Dr. David Pfenninger
Address: 832 Main Street
Richmond, Indiana 47374
USA
Contact person: Britney Priest
E-mail address: BPriest66@verizon.net
Phone: 765-969-8096
Fax: 765-962-3944

Date submitted: Thu May 21 12:33:29 2009
Type of position
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Date position open: ASAP
Type of practice:
Specialty area(s) of practice: primary care, contacts
Additional information about position and/or practice: Full time retail opportunity in Terre Haute.
Age of practice: 2
Years at current location: 2
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Name of practice: EyeCare Exprss
Address: 3353 S US Hwy 41
Terre Haute, Indiana 47802
Contact person: Tim Blevins or Deanna Lovrak
E-mail address: lovrakOD@live.com
Phone: 812-234-3937
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Date submitted: Tue Apr 28 20:43:36 2009
Type of position , Permanent Part-time Employment
Compensation: Percentage of exam fees
Date position open: immediately
Type of practice: private
Specialty area(s) of practice: primary care, contacts
Additional information about position and/or practice: Are you looking for part-time work or extra income? I have an opening for a doctor on Tuesdays. Everything is provided for you (including insurance billing.) This is a Sears Optical that currently does exams 5-6 days a week.
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Description of area: East Side Indianapolis
Name of practice: Private practice inside Sears Optical
Address: Washington Square Mall 10202 E. Washington Street
Indianapolis, IN 46229
Contact person: Renee Reinholdt
E-mail address: reneesr@sbcglobal.net
Phone: 317-590-5372
Fax: 317-862-8378

Date submitted: Tue Apr 28 09:43:43 2009
Type of position , Independent Contractor
Compensation: to be discussed
Date position open: asap
Type of practice:
Specialty area(s) of practice: , Lasik
Additional information about position and/or practice: The Lasik Vision Institute located in El Caljon,CA is currently looking for an OD to cover Saturdays from 9am-1pm.....please call Kim Weiss at 302-543-5780 for details~!
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Name of practice: The Lasik Vision Institute
Address:
El Cajon, CA
Contact person: Kim Weiss
E-mail address: kweiss@lasikvisioninstitute.com
Phone: 302-543-5780
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Date submitted: Tue Apr 28 09:43:49 2009
Type of position , Independent Contractor
Compensation: to be discussed
Date position open: asap
Type of practice:
Specialty area(s) of practice: , Lasik
Additional information about position and/or practice: The Lasik Vision Institute located in El Caljon,CA is currently looking for an OD to cover Saturdays from 9am-1pm.....please call Kim Weiss at 302-543-5780 for details~!
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Name of practice: The Lasik Vision Institute
Address:
El Cajon, CA
Contact person: Kim Weiss
E-mail address: kweiss@lasikvisioninstitute.com
Phone: 302-543-5780
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Date submitted: Fri Mar 20 11:19:58 2009
Type of position employment, associateship, practice for sale, assoc leading to partnership
Compensation: to be determined, salary, daily or percentage of gross compensation
Date position open: April 1, 2008
Type of practice: private
Specialty area(s) of practice: primary care, disease
Additional information about position and/or practice: Very busy practice. 57 year old OD that would like to work less, and phase out. employment opportunities full time. Buy in quickly or over time is possible. Great opportunity for new grad, or any OD that realizes the benefits of private, full scope of optometric practice.
Age of practice: 40
Years at current location: 11
Population of area: 765
Description of area: Resort, retirement area. Two eleven mile lakes.
Name of practice: Armstrong Vision Services LTD
Address: 1173 w. broadway
monticello, in 47960
United States
Contact person: Dr. Armstrong
E-mail address: eyeman76@yahoo.com
Phone: 765-414-1314
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Date submitted: Fri Mar 20 11:17:15 2009
Type of position employment, associateship, practice for sale, assoc leading to partnership
Compensation: to be determined, salary, daily or percentage of gross compensation
Date position open: April 1, 2008
Type of practice: private
Specialty area(s) of practice: primary care, disease
Additional information about position and/or practice:
Age of practice: 40
Years at current location: 11
Population of area: 765
Description of area: Resort, retirement area. Two eleven mile lakes.
Name of practice: Armstrong Vision Services LTD
Address: 1173 w. broadway
monticello, in 47960
United States
Contact person: Dr. Armstrong
E-mail address: eyeman76@yahoo.com
Phone: 765-414-1314
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