
Roger A. Velasquez, MD, MPH
Ophthalmologist
6810 West Ave suite a San Antonio TX, 78213About
Dr. Roger Velasquez is an ophthalmologist practicing in San Antonio, TX. Dr. Velasquez specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Velasquez 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. Velasquez 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.
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. R. Gary Lane M.D.9480 Huebner Rd San Antonio TX 78240
- Dr. Jordan Hollsten M.D.4114 Pond Hill RD San Antonio TX 78231
- Dr. Alan D. Baribeau M.D.7830 Louis Pasteur Drive San Antonio Texas 78229
- Dr. William D. Willerson M.D. San Antonio Texas 78209-5419
- Juan E. Rubio, Jr9910 Huebner Road San Antonio Texas 78240
- Dr. Jose Luis Perez-becerra MD1327 Sw Military Dr San Antonio TX 78221
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4502 MEDICAL DR SAN ANTONIO TX 78229METHODIST HOSPITALl
7700 FLOYD CURL DR SAN ANTONIO TX 78229