Dr. Richard Castillo DO
Ophthalmologist
1001 N Grand Ave Tahlequah OK, 74464Rating
5/5
About
Dr. Richard Castillo is an ophthalmologist practicing in Tahlequah, OK. Dr. Castillo specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Castillo 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. Castillo 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
Ok State Univ, Coll of Osteo Med, Tulsa, Ok 1993
Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine 1997
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
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Practice At 1001 N Grand Ave
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