Dr. Richard Giger Alvarado MD
Ophthalmologist
99 Montecillo Rd San Rafael CA, 94903About
Dr. Richard Alvarado is an ophthalmologist practicing in San Rafael, CA. Dr. Alvarado specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Alvarado 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. Alvarado 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.
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