Dr. Omaya Hussein Youssef M.D.
Ophthalmologist | Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
3710 Sw Us Veterans Hospital Rd P-3-Eye Portland OR, 97239About
Dr. Omaya Youssef is an ophthalmologist practicing in Portland, OR. Dr. Youssef specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Youssef 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. Youssef 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 California
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine 1999
Board Certification
American Board of Ophthalmology
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