Agapito Lopez rivera M.D.
Ophthalmologist
26 E Elm St Hazleton PA, 18201About
Dr. Agapito Lopez rivera is an ophthalmologist practicing in Hazleton, PA. Dr. Lopez rivera specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Lopez rivera 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. Lopez rivera 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 Alabama School of Medicine 1971
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