Dr. Eddie M Garcia M.D.
Ophthalmologist
10942 Ramona Blvd Suite A El Monte CA, 91731About
Dr. Eddie Garcia is an ophthalmologist practicing in El Monte, CA. Dr. Garcia specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Garcia 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. Garcia 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
Univ Of Pr Sch Of Med- San Juan Pr 1979
University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine 1979
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Anterior Segment Eye Disorders
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Pterygium
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Strabismus
- Corneal Ulcer
- Blepharitis
- Conjunctivitis
- Dry Eye Syndrome
Professional Memberships
- Member AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY
- Staff STAFF PRV/HUNTINGTON HOSPITAL, PASADENA, CALIFORNIA
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
Fellowships
- CORNEA, STRONG MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, ROCHESTER, NY 1983
- Univ Rochester, Cornea/External Disease 1983
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