Dr. Avni Patel Vyas MD
Ophthalmologist
3501 Forbes Ave Suite 500 Pittsburgh PA, 15213About
Dr. Avni Vyas is an ophthalmologist practicing in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Vyas specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Vyas 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. Vyas 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
University of Pittsburgh / Main Campus 2005
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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