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Dr. Francis Xavier Figueroa M.D.
Ophthalmologist
975 Pontiac Ave Cranston RI, 02920About
Dr. Francis Figueroa is an ophthalmologist practicing in Cranston, RI. Dr. Figueroa specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Figueroa 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. Figueroa 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
Tufts Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma 1991
Tufts University School of Medicine 1991
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cornea Problems, Ophthalmology (eye Disease)
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Salvatore J Loporchio M.D.35 Sockanosset Cross Rd Cranston RI 02920
- Dr. Christopher Carr Way MD1150 Reservoir Avenue Cranston RI 02920
- Dr. Alexander Manuel Calenda M.D.1265 Reservoir Ave Cranston RI 02920
Nearest Hospitals
RHODE ISLAND HOSPITALl
593 EDDY STREET PROVIDENCE RI 2903WOMEN AND INFANTS HOSPITAL OF RHODE ISLANDl
101 DUDLEY STREET PROVIDENCE RI 2905