Dr. Rafael A. Taboas M.D.
Ophthalmologist
525 Ave Fd Roosevelt San Juan PR, 00918About
Dr. Rafael Taboas is an ophthalmologist practicing in San Juan, PR. Dr. Taboas specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Taboas 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. Taboas 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
University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine 1982
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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