Dr. Francis La Rosa, MD PhD., Ophthalmologist
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Dr. Francis La Rosa, MD PhD.

Ophthalmologist

4/5(8)
5875 Bremo Rd Suite 606 Richmond VA, 23226
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4/5

About

Dr. Francis LaRosa is an ophthalmologist practicing in Richmond, VA. Dr. LaRosa specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. LaRosa 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. LaRosa 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

Boston University School of Medicine 1995

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Cataracts
  • Diabetes
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Glaucoma
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Retinal Detachment
  • Retinal Tear
  • Uveitis
  • Birth Defects
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Strabismus

Dr. Francis La Rosa, MD PhD.'s Practice location

Practice At 5875 Bremo Rd Suite 606

5875 Bremo Rd Suite 606 -
Richmond, VA 23226
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New patients: 804-282-6839, 804-484-3200
Fax: 804-285-1949

400 W. Hampton Station -
Richmond, VA 23226
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New patients: 408-484-3200

Dr. Francis La Rosa, MD PhD.'s reviews

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Patient Experience with Dr. LaRosa


4.0

Based on 8 reviews

Dr. Francis La Rosa, MD PhD. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 8 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Ophthalmologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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