Dr. Katia Elizabeth Chavez MD MPH
Ophthalmologist
2211 LOMAS BLVD NE ALBUQUERQUE NM, 87106About
Dr. Katia Chavez is an ophthalmologist practicing in ALBUQUERQUE, NM. Dr. Chavez specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Chavez 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. Chavez 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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