Dr. Sheila M Garcia-santana M.D.
Ophthalmologist
85 E Concord St 8th Floor Boston MA, 02118About
Dr. Sheila Garcia-santana is an ophthalmologist practicing in Boston, MA. Dr. Garcia-santana specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Garcia-santana 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. Garcia-santana 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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