Ophthalmology Doctors in Vega Baja, PR Accepting Medicare

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Dr. Nestor L Vazquez, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: May Accept Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: Calle # 2 Km 39.5 Hosp. Wilma Vazquez, Suite 104, Vega Baja, PR 00694
Phone: 787-807-1912    Fax: 787-807-1953

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Ophthalmology: An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.


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