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Walter Nieves MD
Ophthalmologist
3285 AVE MILITAR ISABELA PR, 00662About
Dr. Walter Nieves is an ophthalmologist practicing in ISABELA, PR. Dr. Nieves specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Nieves 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. Nieves 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 Puerto Rico School of Medicine 1994
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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