Thomas R.  Ugarte, Ophthalmologist
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Thomas R. Ugarte

Ophthalmologist

900 West 49th Street Suite 300 Hialeah Florida, 33012

About

Dr. Thomas Ugarte is an ophthalmologist practicing in Hialeah, Florida. Dr. Ugarte specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Ugarte 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. Ugarte 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

National University of Mexico

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 62 years of experience

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Chief of Ophthalmology Teaching in the Past -

Professional Society Memberships

  • Miami Society of Ophthalmologists, Kansas City Ophthalmology Association, American Medical Association, Dade County Medical Association

Articles and Publications

  • Has been Published

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Hard Work, Perseverance, Good Education, Loving what he Does

Hobbies / Sports

  • Gardening

Favorite professional publications

  • Journal of Ophthalmology

Thomas R. Ugarte's Practice location

900 West 49th Street Suite 300 -
Hialeah, Florida 33012
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