Dr. Curtis R Cornelius MD
Ophthalmologist
5400 Gibson SE Albuquerque NM, 87108About
Dr. Curtis Cornelius is an ophthalmologist practicing in Albuquerque, NM. Dr. Cornelius specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Cornelius 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. Cornelius 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
Creighton University School of Medicine 1978
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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