Dr. Jose Joaquin Lopez MD
Ophthalmologist
258 Ave Gen Valero Fajardo PR, 00738About
Dr. Jose Lopez is an ophthalmologist practicing in Fajardo, PR. Dr. Lopez specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Lopez 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. Lopez 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.
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