Dr. Rika Shirakawa M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1959 Ne Pacific St Box 365485 Seattle WA, 98195About
Dr. Rika Shirakawa is an ophthalmologist practicing in Seattle, WA. Dr. Shirakawa specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Shirakawa 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. Shirakawa 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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