Dr. Norma Lizette Zapata-de perez MD
Ophthalmologist
12800 Darby Brook Ct Woodbridge VA, 22192About
Dr. Norma Zapata-de perez is an ophthalmologist practicing in Woodbridge, VA. Dr. Zapata-de perez specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Zapata-de perez 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. Zapata-de perez 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.
Education and Training
University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine 1977
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- Pterygium
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