Dr. D. Virgil Alfaro, III, M.D.
Ophthalmologist
582 Long Point Rd Mount Pleasant SC, 29464About
Dr. D. Virgil Alfaro is an ophthalmologist practicing in Mount Pleasant, SC. Dr. Alfaro specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Alfaro 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. Alfaro 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
Citadel 1988
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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