Rhys Ishihara MD
Ophthalmologist
700 UNIVERSITY BLVD GALVESTON TX, 77550About
Dr. Rhys Ishihara is an ophthalmologist practicing in GALVESTON, TX. Dr. Ishihara specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Ishihara 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. Ishihara 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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