
Dr. Dr. Joel George, MD
Ophthalmologist
1519 E 6th St Weslaco TX, 78596About
Dr. Joel George is an ophthalmologist practicing in Weslaco, TX. Dr. George specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. George 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. George 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
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine 2003
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Treatments
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Detachment
- Type 2 Diabetes
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Nearest Hospitals
SOUTH TEXAS HEALTH SYSTEMl
1102 W TRENTON ROAD EDINBURG TX 78539