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Dr. Vanessa Cruz-villegas M.D.
Ophthalmologist
150 Ave De Diego San Juan PR, 00907About
Dr. Vanessa Cruz-villegas is an ophthalmologist practicing in San Juan, PR. Dr. Cruz-villegas specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Cruz-villegas 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. Cruz-villegas 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
University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine 1996
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Nearby Providers
- Roberto Buxeda MD29 Calle Washington San Juan PR 00907
- Dr. Emilio A Arce-lopez M.D.150 Ave De Diego San Juan PR 00907
- Dr. Guillermo Pico-alonso MD1473 Calle Wilson San Juan PR 00907
- Dr. Cristobal Mendez-bonilla M.D.Ashford Medical Ctr San Juan PR 00907
- Dr. Juana Orea M.D.1302 Ave Ashford Ph 3 San Juan PR 00907
- Dr. Jose Luis Plaza MD7 Calle Cervantes San Juan PR 00907
Nearest Hospitals
HOSPITAL SAN FRANCISCOl
371 DE DIEGO AVE SAN JUAN PR 923ADMIN DE SERVICIOS MEDICOS PUERTO RICl
BO MONACILLO CARR NUM 22 SAN JUAN PR 935ASOCIACION HOSPITAL DEL MAESTRO, INCl
SERGIO CUEVAS BUSTAMANTE STREET 550 SAN JUAN PR 936