Dr. Lori Marie Ventura MD
Ophthalmologist
900 NW 17TH AVE MIAMI FL, 33101About
Dr. Lori Ventura is an ophthalmologist practicing in Miami, Florida. Dr. Ventura specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Ventura 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. Ventura 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 Wisconsin
Univ of Wi Med Sch, Madison Wi 1981
Board Certification
Ophthalmology
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Awards
- Super Doctors, 2008-2009
- America's Top Regionally Recognized Doctors, 2010
Treatments
- Combining Ophthalmology with Complementary Medicine
Internships
- Tuscon Hospitals Medical Education Program
Fellowships
- Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
Professional Society Memberships
- American Association of Ophthalmology, Association for Research and Vision in Ophthalmology
What do you attribute your success to?
Always Keeping the Psycho-Spiritual Factor in Mind and Taking a Holistic Approach When Treating Patients
Favorite professional publications
- New England Journal of Medicine
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