Dr. Roger A Niva M.D.
Ophthalmologist
2501 N 45th St Seattle WA, 98103About
Dr. Roger Niva is an ophthalmologist practicing in Seattle, WA. Dr. Niva specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Niva 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. Niva 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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University of Washington School of Medicine 1966
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