Dr. Amar B Joshi MD
Ophthalmologist
2211 Lomas Blvd Ne Albuquerque NM, 87106About
Dr. Amar Joshi is an ophthalmologist practicing in Albuquerque, NM. Dr. Joshi specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Joshi 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. Joshi 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 Pittsburgh / Main Campus 2006
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine 2006
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Moles
- Birth Defects
- Birthmark
- Bell's Palsy
- Hyperthyroidism
- Chalazion
- Conjunctivitis
- Graves' Disease
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