Roberto Buxeda MD
Ophthalmologist
29 Calle Washington San Juan PR, 00907About
Dr. Roberto Buxeda is an ophthalmologist practicing in San Juan, PR. Dr. Buxeda specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Buxeda 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. Buxeda 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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OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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