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Gaston Octavio Lacayo M.D., Ophthalmologist
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Gaston Octavio Lacayo M.D.

Ophthalmologist

5/5(35)
8940 N Kendall Dr Suite 400e Miami FL, 33176
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Dr. Gaston Lacayo is an ophthalmologist practicing in Miami, FL. Dr. Lacayo specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Lacayo 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. Lacayo 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

Duke University B.S.

Ponce School of Medicine, in Puerto Rico M.D.

Provider Details

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Awards

  • Alpha Omega Alpha Honor  Medical Society 

Treatments

  • Corneal transplantation (DSEK and penetrating keratoplasty)
  • Pterygium Excision
  • Small incision and laser cataract surgery (including premium intra-ocular lenses) and refractive surgery
  • Keratoconus
  • Glaucoma and Diabetic eye care.

Professional Memberships

  • Professional Member American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) 
  • Professional Member American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) 
  • Professional Member The Cornea Society, and the International Society of Refractive Surgery (ISRS) 
  • Professional Member American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), 
  • Professional Member American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) 
  • Professional Member The Cornea Society, and the International Society of Refractive Surgery (ISRS 

Fellowships

  • Emory Eye Center in Atlanta, Georgia. Cornea, External disease, and Refractive surgery  

Gaston Octavio Lacayo M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 8940 N Kendall Dr Suite 400e

8940 N Kendall Dr Suite 400e -
Miami, FL 33176
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New patients: 305-598-2020
Fax: 305-270-6430, 305-274-0426

Practice At 7120 Cermak Rd

7120 Cermak Rd -
Berwyn, IL 60402
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New patients: 708-788-3400
http://www.chicagoeyeconsultants.com

Center For Excellence In Eye Care

15955 SW 96th Street Suite 206 -
Miami, FL 33196
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New patients: 786-621-9500
Fax: 305-385-9003
http://www.centerforeyecare.com

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Gaston Octavio Lacayo M.D. has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 35 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Ophthalmologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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