Dr. Carissa Klaas MD
Ophthalmologist
5540 Saratoga Blvd Suite 200 Corpus Christi TX, 78413About
Dr. Carissa Klaas is an ophthalmologist practicing in Corpus Christi, TX. Dr. Klaas specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Klaas 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. Klaas 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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OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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