Dr. Alicia Litchfield M.D.
Ophthalmologist
Est Del Blvd San Juan PR, 00926About
Dr. Alicia Litchfield is an ophthalmologist practicing in San Juan, PR. Dr. Litchfield specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Litchfield 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. Litchfield 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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