Dr. Gustavo A. Hernandez M.D.
Ophthalmologist
Metropolitan Hospital Suite 202 San Juan PR, 00921About
Dr. Gustavo Hernandez is an ophthalmologist practicing in San Juan, PR. Dr. Hernandez specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Hernandez 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. Hernandez 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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