Dr. Jayatillake S Pathiraja MD
Ophthalmologist
647 Main St Caribou ME, 04736About
Dr. Jayatillake Pathiraja is an ophthalmologist practicing in Caribou, ME. Dr. Pathiraja specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Pathiraja 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. Pathiraja 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 Colombo- Fac Of Med- Colombo- Sri Lanka 1968
Med School University Colombo 1968
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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