Dr. Vitas P. Alekna MD
Ophthalmologist
320 Lennon Ln Walnut Creek CA, 94598About
Dr. Vitas Alekna is an ophthalmologist practicing in Walnut Creek, CA. Dr. Alekna specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Alekna 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. Alekna 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
Loyola Univ of Chicago Stritch Sch of Med, Maywood Il 1966
Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine 1966
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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