Dr. Rodrigo J Torres MD
Ophthalmologist
2650 Elm Ave Suite 108 Long Beach CA, 90806About
Dr. Rodrigo Torres is an ophthalmologist practicing in Long Beach, CA. Dr. Torres specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Torres 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. Torres 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
Harvard Med Sch, Boston Ma 2001
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Fellowships
- Devers Eye Institute in Portland
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