Dr. Karla C. Alejandro M.D.
Ophthalmologist
5540 Saratoga Blvd Suite 200 Corpus Christi TX, 78413About
Karla C. Alejandro, MD, maintains a position at the Newsom Eye and Laser Center in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Alejandro is an esteemed ophthalmologist, macula, and retinal surgeon with over six years of experience. Educated at the Universidad Central del Caribe, she completed an internship at the Ochsner Health System and a fellowship at South Texas Retina Consultants. She is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and maintains professional memberships in the American Academy of Ophthalmology, The American Society of Retina Specialists, the Hillsborough County Medical Association, the Florida Medical Association, and the Pan-American Association of Ophthalmology.
Education and Training
MD at Universidad Central del Caribe
Board Certification
American Board of Ophthalmology
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Local and Regional Public Speaking -
Internships
- Ochsner Health System, New Orleans, LA- 2009
Fellowships
- South Texas Retina Consultants, Charles N. Cornell, MD- 2011
Professional Society Memberships
- American Academy of Ophthalmology, The American Society of Retina Specialists, Hillsborough County Medical Association, Florida Medical Association, Pan-American Association of Ophthalmology
What do you attribute your success to?
- Her passion about what she is doing. Sight is an important gift that God has given and she feels blessed in being able to help her patients get it back.
Hobbies / Sports
- Travel and Sports
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