Thomas R. Ugarte
Ophthalmologist
900 West 49th Street Suite 300 Hialeah Florida, 33012About
Dr. Thomas Ugarte is an ophthalmologist practicing in Hialeah, Florida. Dr. Ugarte specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Ugarte 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. Ugarte 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
National University of Mexico
Provider Details
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Chief of Ophthalmology Teaching in the Past -
Professional Society Memberships
- Miami Society of Ophthalmologists, Kansas City Ophthalmology Association, American Medical Association, Dade County Medical Association
Articles and Publications
- Has been Published
What do you attribute your success to?
- Hard Work, Perseverance, Good Education, Loving what he Does
Hobbies / Sports
- Gardening
Favorite professional publications
- Journal of Ophthalmology
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2001 W 68TH ST HIALEAH FL 33016