Dr. Reshma Katira, MD
Ophthalmologist
6354 Walker Ln Suite 100 Alexandria VA, 22310About
Dr. Reshma Katira is an ophthalmologist practicing in Alexandria, VA. Dr. Katira specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Katira 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. Katira 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 At Buffalo SUNY School Of Med and Biomedical Sciences Buffalo Ny MD
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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