
Dr. David C Metrikin M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1700 Curie Dr Suite 3800 El Paso TX, 79902About
Dr. David Metrikin is an ophthalmologist practicing in El Paso, TX. Dr. Metrikin specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Metrikin 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. Metrikin 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 The Witwatersrand- Med Sch- Johannesburg- So Africa 1985
University of The Witwatersrand, Faculty of Health Sciences,Parktown, South Africa 1985
University of Arizona College of Medicine 1990
University of the Witwatersrand Faculty of Health Sciences 1985
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Detachment
- Retinal Tear
- Macular Hole
- Uveitis
- Type 2 Diabetes
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Practice At 1700 Curie Dr Suite 3800
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Nearby Providers
- Benjamin Oliver Burt105 East San Antonio Avenue El Paso Texas 79901
- Dr. Daniel Gray Blumenfeld M.D.1220 N Oregon St El Paso TX 79902
- Dr. Carlos W Vazquez MD1240 Lomaland Dr El Paso TX 79907
- Dr. Marc Ellman M.D.1400 Common Dr El Paso TX 79936
- Dr. James Dwight Cole MD1400 COMMON DR EL PASO TX 79936
- Dr. Ruben Eduardo Ramirez MD1300 Murchison Dr El Paso TX 79902
Nearest Hospitals
LAS PALMAS MEDICAL CENTERl
1801 NORTH OREGON STREET EL PASO TX 79902SIERRA MEDICAL CENTERl
1625 MEDICAL CENTER DR EL PASO TX 79902EL PASO SPECIALTY HOSPITALl
1755 CURIE SUITE A EL PASO TX 79902