Dr. Nancy E. Miller-Rivero, MD
Ophthalmologist
94 Pine St Poughkeepsie NY, 12601About
Dr. Nancy Miller-Rivero is an ophthalmologist practicing in Poughkeepsie, NY. Dr. Miller-Rivero specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Miller-Rivero 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. Miller-Rivero 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
Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medicine Research, Pondicherry University 1991
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Immunology, Vitreoretinal Surgery
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Detachment
- Retinal Tear
- Type 2 Diabetes
Professional Memberships
- Member American Society of Retina Specialists
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
Fellowships
- Yale Univ Sch of Medicine, Retina/Vitreous Surgery 1996
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