Dr. Luis Gerardo Alcaraz M.D.
Ophthalmologist
23 Calle Betances Aguadilla PR, 00605About
Dr. Luis Alcaraz is an ophthalmologist practicing in Aguadilla, PR. Dr. Alcaraz specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Alcaraz 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. Alcaraz 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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