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Dr. Stella Marie Casillas M.D.
Ophthalmologist
Ave Americo Miranda Centro Medico San Juan PR, 00936About
Dr. Stella Casillas is an ophthalmologist practicing in San Juan, PR. Dr. Casillas specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Casillas 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. Casillas 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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