Dr. Maria Alejandra Valenzuela-arellano MD
Ophthalmologist
1430 Tulane Ave # Sl-69 New Orleans LA, 70112About
Dr. Maria Valenzuela-arellano is an ophthalmologist practicing in New Orleans, LA. Dr. Valenzuela-arellano specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Valenzuela-arellano 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. Valenzuela-arellano 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
Pontifical Catholic University of Chile / Faculty of Medicine
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Fellowships
- University of British Columbia, Canada 2003
- University of Toronto, Canada 2004
- Royal Children's and Royal Brisbane & Women's Hospitals and Health Districts, Australia 2006
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