Dr. Karen A Alvarez DO
Ophthalmologist
36000 Darnall Loop Carl R. Darnall Army Killeen TX, 76544About
Dr. Karen Alvarez is an ophthalmologist practicing in Killeen, TX. Dr. Alvarez specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Alvarez 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. Alvarez 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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