Dr. Patrick P Avet M.D.
Ophthalmologist
3301 S Alameda St Suite #403 Corpus Christi TX, 78411About
Dr. Patrick Avet is an ophthalmologist practicing in Corpus Christi, TX. Dr. Avet specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Avet 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. Avet 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
La State Univ Sch of Med In Shreveport, Shreveport La 1994
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 1994
University of Alabama School of Medicine
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Glaucoma
- Birth Defects
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Strabismus
- Blepharitis
- Chalazion
- Conjunctivitis
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