Dr. Virginia A Klair M.D.
Ophthalmologist
2509 Main St Alamosa CO, 81101Rating
4/5
About
Dr. Virginia Klair is an ophthalmologist practicing in Alamosa, CO. Dr. Klair specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Klair 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. Klair 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
Univ of Va Sch of Med, Charlottesville Va 1998
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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