Dr. Salvatore J Loporchio M.D.
Ophthalmologist
35 Sockanosset Cross Rd Cranston RI, 02920About
Dr. Salvatore Loporchio is an ophthalmologist practicing in Cranston, RI. Dr. Loporchio specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Loporchio 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. Loporchio 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
The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University 1985
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Detachment
- Retinal Tear
- Macular Hole
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Dry Eye Syndrome
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