Dr. Alfred H Rivera MD
Ophthalmologist
10260 Sw 56th St Suite 104 Miami FL, 33165About
Dr. Alfred Rivera is an ophthalmologist practicing in Miami, FL. Dr. Rivera specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Rivera 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. Rivera 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
Univ of Miami Sch of Med, Miami Fl 1981
University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine 1981
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Treatments
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Detachment
- Retinal Tear
- Macular Hole
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Conjunctivitis
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