Dr. Augustine Kanebi Mabatah M.D.
Ophthalmologist
8300 Homestead Rd Houston TX, 77028About
Dr. Augustine Mabatah is an ophthalmologist practicing in Houston, TX. Dr. Mabatah specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Mabatah 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. Mabatah 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
Univ of Tx Med Branch Galveston, Galveston Tx 1991
Texas A&M University, TX 1991
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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- Cataracts
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