Dr. Leo Santamarina, MD
Ophthalmologist
4514 Kirkwood Hwy Wilmington DE, 19808About
Dr. Leo Santamarina is an ophthalmologist practicing in Wilmington, DE. Dr. Santamarina specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Santamarina 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. Santamarina 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
University of Hawaii
Rutgers 1988
Rutgers New Jersey Medical School 1989
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Detachment
- Retinal Tear
- Macular Hole
- Uveitis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Migraine
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