Dr. Florentino E Palmon M.D.
Ophthalmologist
13670 Metropolis Ave Suite #105 Fort Myers FL, 33912About
Dr. Florentino Palmon is an ophthalmologist practicing in Fort Myers, FL. Dr. Palmon specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Palmon 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. Palmon 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 1989
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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