Dr. Niraj N. Desai M.D.
Ophthalmologist
7677 Center Ave 301 Huntington Beach CA, 92647About
Dr. Niraj Desai is an ophthalmologist practicing in Newport Beach, CA. Dr. Desai specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Desai 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. Desai 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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