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Dr. Rick Alva Carpenter D.O.
Ophthalmologist
28 Puuhina St Hilo HI, 96720About
Dr. Rick Carpenter is an ophthalmologist practicing in Hilo, HI. Dr. Carpenter specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Carpenter 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. Carpenter 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.
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Michael James Miyashiro MD47 Lanihuli Street Hilo HI 96720
- Dr. Nancy Wilson Lundblad M.D.12 Pikake Place Hilo HI 96720
- Dr. William T. Perryman M.D.1178a Kinoole St Hilo HI 96720
- Dr. Daniel Beam Driscoll M.D.76 KALANIANAOLE AVE HILO HI 96720
Nearest Hospitals
HILO MEDICAL CENTERl
1190 WAIANUENUE AVENUE HILO HI 96720NORTH HAWAII COMMUNITY HOSPITALl
67 1125 MAMALAHOA HIGHWAY KAMUELA HI 96743HALE HO'OLA HAMAKUAl
45-547 PLUMERIA STREET HONOKAA HI 96727