Dr. George Ortiz M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1200 W Deyoung St Marion IL, 62959About
Dr. George Ortiz is an ophthalmologist practicing in Marion, IL. Dr. Ortiz specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Ortiz 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. Ortiz 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 Pr Sch Of Med- San Juan Pr 1984
University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine 1984
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Uveitis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Strabismus
- Chalazion
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