
Dr. Felipe A Medeiros M.D.
Ophthalmologist
9415 Campus Point Dr Room 177 La Jolla CA, 92037About
Dr. Felipe Medeiros is an ophthalmologist practicing in La Jolla, CA. Dr. Medeiros specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Medeiros 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. Medeiros 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
University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil Medical Degree
UC San Diego, School of Medicine, San Diego, CA Other Degree
Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology Medical Degree
Medical Director & Director of Visual Function Research, Hamilton Glaucoma Center Medical Degree
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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