Dr. Andrew Garcia M.D.
Ophthalmologist
593 Eddy St Providence RI, 02903About
Dr. Andrew Garcia is an ophthalmologist practicing in Providence, RI. Dr. Garcia specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Garcia 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. Garcia 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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