Dr. Robert F. Melendez M.D.
Ophthalmologist
6401 Holly Ave Albuqueruqe NM, 87113About
Dr. Robert Melendez is an ophthalmologist that recently opend his own practice in Albuquerque, NM. Dr. Melendez specializes in helping patients see there very best. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Melendez practices 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. Melendez can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations such as LASIK, SMILE, PRK, Refractive Lens Exchange, Cataract, and ICL. Dr. Melendez is welcoming all patients to his new boutique clinic in Albuquerque's North East Heights!
Education and Training
University of New Mexico School of Medicine 2000
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineFaculty Titles & Positions
- Owner Juliette Eye Institute 2020 - Present
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Uveitis
- Type 2 Diabetes
Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors
- Juliette Rp Vision Foundation
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