Dr. Richard Crescent Rotella M.D.
Ophthalmologist
515 161st Ave Saint Petersburg FL, 33708About
Dr. Richard Rotella is an ophthalmologist practicing in Saint Petersburg, FL. Dr. Rotella specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Rotella 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. Rotella 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 of Southern Ca Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca 1960
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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