Dr. Alexander Abraham Rappaport MD
Ophthalmologist
5900 Central Ave Suite I Saint Petersburg FL, 33707About
Dr. Alexander Rappaport is an ophthalmologist practicing in Saint Petersburg, FL. Dr. Rappaport specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Rappaport 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. Rappaport 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 Di Bologna, Fac Di Med E Chirurgia, Bologna, Italy 1963
University of Bologna / Faculty of Medicine And Surgery 1963
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Dr. Nathan Richard Emery M.D.6950 Central Ave Saint Petersburg FL 33707![]()
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