Dr. Milton E Irizarry MD
Ophthalmologist
Edif. Zamora #44 Ponce PR, 00730About
Dr. Milton Irizarry is an ophthalmologist practicing in Ponce, PR. Dr. Irizarry specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Irizarry 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. Irizarry 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 Puerto Rico School of Medicine 2006
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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