Dr. Rodolfo Gabriel Zaffirini MD
Ophthalmologist
5835 Northgate Lane Laredo TX, 78041About
Dr. Rodolfo Zaffirini is an ophthalmologist practicing in Laredo, TX. Dr. Zaffirini specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Zaffirini 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. Zaffirini 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
Tulane Univ Sch of Med, New Orleans La 1964
Tulane University School of Medicine 1964
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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