Dr. Maria E Castillejos M.D.
Ophthalmologist
480 4th Ave Suite 412 Chula Vista CA, 91910About
Dr. Maria Castillejos is an ophthalmologist practicing in Chula Vista, CA. Dr. Castillejos specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Castillejos 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. Castillejos 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
Univ Nacl Auto De Mexico, Fac De Med, Mexico Df, Mexico 1973
Mexico
Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras Facultad de Ciencias Medicas
Ibn Sina National College Faculty of Medicine 1973
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Pterygium
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Detachment
- Retinal Tear
- Macular Hole
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Astigmatism
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
Fellowships
- Massachusetts Eye and Ear
- Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary, Ophthalmology 1980
- Harvard Med Sch, Retina/Vitreous Surgery 1979
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