Dr. Oscar Pelaez M.D.
Ophthalmologist
4037 74th St Elmhurst NY, 11373About
Dr. Oscar Pelaez is an ophthalmologist practicing in Elmhurst, NY. Dr. Pelaez specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Pelaez 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. Pelaez 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 Nac De Colombia, Fac De Med, Bogota, Colombia 1956
Faculty of Medicine National University of Colombia
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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