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Dr. Jose L Benitez aponte MD

Ophthalmologist

15 Padre Rivera St Humacao PR, 00791

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Dr. Jose Benitez aponte is an ophthalmologist practicing in Humacao, PR. Dr. Benitez aponte specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Benitez aponte 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. Benitez aponte 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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OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO

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Jose Benitez, MD

15 Padre Rivera St -
Humacao, PR 00791
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Fax: 787-850-5005

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