Dr. Albert De la pena M.D.
Ophthalmologist
2446 W Whittier Blvd Montebello CA, 90640About
Dr. Albert De la pena is an ophthalmologist practicing in Montebello, CA. Dr. De la pena specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. De la pena 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. De la pena 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
Universidad Nacional Autonoma De Mexico,Ciudad Universitaria, Facultad De Medicina 1971
Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras Facultad de Ciencias Medicas 1971
Ibn Sina National College Faculty of Medicine 1973
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
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