Dr. David C Metrikin M.D.?
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Dr. David C Metrikin M.D., Ophthalmologist
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Dr. David C Metrikin M.D.

Ophthalmologist

5/5(5)
1700 Curie Dr Suite 3800 El Paso TX, 79902
Rating

5/5

About

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

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Cataracts
  • Diabetes
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Retinal Detachment
  • Retinal Tear
  • Macular Hole
  • Uveitis
  • Type 2 Diabetes

Dr. David C Metrikin M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 1700 Curie Dr Suite 3800

1700 Curie Dr Suite 3800 -
El Paso, TX 79902
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New patients: 915-532-3912, 915-351-0966
Fax: 915-542-3436

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Patient Experience with Dr. Metrikin


5.0

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Dr. David C Metrikin M.D. has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 5 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Ophthalmologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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LAS PALMAS MEDICAL CENTERl

1801 NORTH OREGON STREET EL PASO TX 79902

Head west on Curie Drive 45 ft
Turn right onto Medical Center Street 517 ft
Turn left onto Murchison Drive 2534 ft
Continue straight onto East Schuster Avenue 4982 ft
Turn right onto North Oregon Street 492 ft
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SIERRA MEDICAL CENTERl

1625 MEDICAL CENTER DR EL PASO TX 79902

Head west on Curie Drive 45 ft
Turn left onto Medical Center Street 222 ft
Turn right 402 ft
Keep left at the fork 57 ft
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EL PASO SPECIALTY HOSPITALl

1755 CURIE SUITE A EL PASO TX 79902

Head east on Curie Drive 1371 ft
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