Alexander Glen Rico M,D.
Ophthalmologist
9399 Ridgetop Blvd Nw Suite A Silverdale WA, 98383About
Dr. Alexander Rico is an ophthalmologist practicing in Silverdale, WA. Dr. Rico specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Rico 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. Rico 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 Wa Sch of Med, Seattle Wa 1982
University of Washington School of Medicine 1982
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Rosacea
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Lupus
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
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