Dr. Rumya Rao MD
Ophthalmologist
7101 Fairway Dr Palm Beach Gardens FL, 33418About
Dr. Rumya Rao is an ophthalmologist practicing in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. Dr. Rao specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Rao 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. Rao 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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