Dr. Stephen S Couvillion MD
Ophthalmologist
900 Nw 17th Ave Box 016960 M851 Miami FL, 33101About
Dr. Stephen Couvillion is an ophthalmologist practicing in Miami, FL. Dr. Couvillion specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Couvillion 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. Couvillion 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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