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Dr. Francisco L Tellez M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1802 Papermill Rd Reading PA, 19610About
Dr. Francisco Tellez is an ophthalmologist practicing in Reading, PA. Dr. Tellez specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Tellez 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. Tellez 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
New York University School of Medicine 1988
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataract Surgery With Lens Replacement, Glaucoma
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Headaches
- Glaucoma
- Shingles
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Astigmatism
- Migraine
- Blepharitis
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
Fellowships
- Emory Univ Sch of Med, Glaucoma 1992
Dr. Francisco L Tellez M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 1802 Papermill Rd
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Nearest Hospitals
ST JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTERl
2500 BERNVILLE ROAD READING PA 19605