Dr. Safa F Wagdi MD
Ophthalmologist
1002 Broad Street Suite 7 Central Falls RI, 02863About
Dr. Safa Wagdi is an ophthalmologist practicing in Central Falls, RI. Dr. Wagdi specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Wagdi 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. Wagdi 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
ALEXANDRIA UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE 1967
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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