Dr. Francis La Rosa, MD PhD.
Ophthalmologist
5875 Bremo Rd Suite 606 Richmond VA, 23226About
Dr. Francis LaRosa is an ophthalmologist practicing in Richmond, VA. Dr. LaRosa specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. LaRosa 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. LaRosa 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
Boston University School of Medicine 1995
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Detachment
- Retinal Tear
- Uveitis
- Birth Defects
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Strabismus
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