Dr. Roger Allen Velasquez M.D.
Ophthalmologist
5323 Harry Hines Blvd Dallas TX, 75284About
Dr. Roger Velasquez is an ophthalmologist practicing in Dallas, TX. Dr. Velasquez specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Velasquez 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. Velasquez 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 Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Public Health MPH 2006
University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio MD 2010
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Professional Memberships
- Memver American Academy of Ophthalmology
Fellowships
- UT Southwestern Glaucoma 2015
Experience & Accolades
- OphthalmologistUltra Vision
- OphthalmologistUT Health Science Center San Antonio
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