Dr. Juan Carlos Maldonado-melendez M.D.
Ophthalmologist
25 Ave Jesus M Armaiz Vega Baja PR, 00693About
Dr. Juan Maldonado-melendez is an ophthalmologist practicing in Vega Baja, PR. Dr. Maldonado-melendez specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Maldonado-melendez 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. Maldonado-melendez 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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