Mr. Orlando A. Galindez, MD
Ophthalmologist
401 Southwest 27th Avenue Miami Florida, 33135About
Orlando A. Galindez, MD, is an ophthalmologist who diagnoses and treats patients at his private practice in Miami, FL. He is also on staff at Vision Care & Surgery Associates in Hialeah and Weston, FL. Furthermore, he has staff memberships at several local hospitals, including Mercy Hospital, Coral Gables Hospital (Chief of Service 1999-2001), Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, and Bayside Ambulatory Surgery Center. As an ophthalmologist, he has dedicated training and unique experience in performing eye exams, diagnosing and treating eye disease, prescribing medications, and performing eye surgery. Dr. Galindez has an impressive professional journey that spans twenty-four years and his expertise covers all facets of eye surgery and ophthalmology, including the medical and surgical treatment of corneal disease, cataracts, and glaucoma. For more information about Dr. Orlando A. Galindez, please visit https://www.visioncaresurgery.com/orlando-a-galindez-md.
Education and Training
Tulane Medical School
Tulane Medical School Medical Degree 1991
Instituto Superior De Ciencias Medicas De La Habana,Havana, Cuba 1960
Board Certification
American Board of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology
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Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Ophthalmology
- Miami Ophthalmologic Society
Fellowships
- Louisiana State University Cornea, External Diseases & Refractive Surgery 1996
Fellowships
- University of Missouri
Professional Society Memberships
- American Academy of Ophthalmology
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His Patients
Hobbies / Sports
- Photography
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Get to know Ophthalmologist Dr. Orlando A. Galindez, who serves the Miami, Florida area at his private practice.
Dr. Galindez graduated with his Medical Degree from Tulane Medical School om 1991, giving him over three decades of experience in his field. After graduation Dr. Galindez completed his residency at the University of Miami, wanting to further his training he then completed his fellowship at the University of Missouri. He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, and to stay up to date in his field he remains a professional member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Dr. Galindez currently practices with his private practice. He is also affiliated with Mercy Hospital. He holds an expertise in cornea, glaucoma, cataracts, surgery.
Ophthalmology is a branch of medicine and surgery that deals with the anatomy, physiology and diseases of the eyeball and orbit. An ophthalmologist is a specialist in medical and surgical eye disease. Eye surgery, also known as ocular surgery, is surgery performed on the eye or its adnexa by an ophthalmologist.The eye is a fragile organ, and requires extreme care before, during, and after a surgical procedure. An expert eye surgeon is responsible for selecting the appropriate surgical procedure for the patient, and for taking the necessary safety precautions.
Dr. Galindez attributes his professional success to his patients. When he is not working he enjoys photography.
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