Dr. Aurelio Martin-casals M.D.
Ophthalmologist
Ponce School of Medicine Ponce PR, 00716About
Dr. Aurelio Martin-casals is an ophthalmologist practicing in Ponce, PR. Dr. Martin-casals specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Martin-casals 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. Martin-casals 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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OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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