Dr. Filmore Alteros Riego MD
Ophthalmologist
1462 Marion Waldo Rd Marion OH, 43302About
Dr. Filmore Riego is an ophthalmologist practicing in Marion, OH. Dr. Riego specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Riego 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. Riego 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
University of the East/Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center College of Medicine 1971
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Headaches
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Blepharitis
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