Dr. Rafael Medina M.D.
Ophthalmologist
2222 6th Ave Troy NY, 12180About
Dr. Rafael R. Medina is a native of New York City and holds both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in mechanical engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Prior to becoming an ophthalmologist, ...
Education and Training
University of Wisconsin - Madison Doctor of Medicine 1994
Massachusetts Institute Of Technology Bachelor of Science 1978
Massachusetts Institute Of Technology Mechanical Engineering 1985
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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- Archives of OphthalmologyArchives of Ophthalmology0
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