Dr. Rosaliz M Portela MD
Ophthalmologist
AVE JESUS T PINERO SAN JUAN PR, 00918About
Dr. Rosaliz Portela is an ophthalmologist practicing in New Haven, CT. Dr. Portela specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Portela 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. Portela 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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OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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