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Dr. Rafael Medina M.D.
Ophthalmologist
3 Atrium Drive Suite 100 Albany NY, 12201About
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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Publications
- Archives of OphthalmologyArchives of Ophthalmology0
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Victor Giamos MD3 Atrium Drive Albany NY 12201
- Dr. Susan Castronuovo M.D.3 Atrium Drive Albany NY 12201
- Dr. Manijeh Contractor M.D3 Atrium Drive Albany NY 12201
- Dr. Allen W. Zieker MD3 Atrium Drive Albany NY 12201
- Dr. Robert Dennis Sax M.D.,PH. D.3 Atrium Drive Albany NY 12201
- Dr. David Karim Rabady M.D.3 Atrium Drive Albany NY 12201
Nearest Hospitals
AURELIA OSBORN FOX MEMORIAL HOSPITALl
ONE NORTON AVENUE ONEONTA NY 13820COBLESKILL REGIONAL HOSPITALl
178 GRANDVIEW DRIVE COBLESKILL NY 12043