Dr. Octavio A Borges MD
Ophthalmologist
43 Smith Rd Naval Health Care Ne Newport RI, 02841About
Dr. Octavio Borges is an ophthalmologist practicing in Newport, RI. Dr. Borges specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Borges 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. Borges 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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