Dr. Rupa Krishnamurthy Wong M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1329 Lusitana St Suite 806 Honolulu HI, 96813About
Dr. Rupa Wong is an ophthalmologist practicing in Honolulu, HI. Dr. Wong specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Wong 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. Wong 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
Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medicine Research, Pondicherry University 2002
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Strabismus
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