Dr. Javier Eduardo De la torre M.D.
Ophthalmologist
5005 N Piedras St El Paso TX, 79920About
Dr. Javier De la torre is an ophthalmologist practicing in El Paso, TX. Dr. De la torre specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. De la torre 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. De la torre 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
Central University of The Caribbean / School of Medicine 2005
Universidad Central Del Caribe School Of Medicine 2005
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Pterygium
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Blepharitis
- Conjunctivitis
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