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Dr. Gilberto Aguirre M.D.
Ophthalmologist
2191 NW MILITARY HWY SAN ANTONIO TX, 78213About
Dr. Gilberto Aguirre is an ophthalmologist practicing in San Antonio, TX. Dr. Aguirre specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Aguirre 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. Aguirre 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 Tx Med Branch Galveston, Galveston Tx 1972
UNIV OF TX MED BRANCH GALVESTON 1972
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Dr. Gilberto Aguirre M.D.'s Practice location
Gilberto Aguirre, MD
7703 Floyd Curl Dr Mail Code 3900 -San Antonio, TX 78229Get Direction
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Nearest Hospitals
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4502 MEDICAL DR SAN ANTONIO TX 78229METHODIST HOSPITALl
7700 FLOYD CURL DR SAN ANTONIO TX 78229SOUTH TEXAS SPINE AND SURGICAL HOSPITALl
18600 NORTH HARDY OAK BLVD SAN ANTONIO TX 78258