Jose Flores
Ophthalmologist
11 Calle Betances Bayamón Puerto Rico, 00961About
Dr. Jose Flores is an ophthalmologist practicing in Bayamón, Puerto Rico. Dr. Flores specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Flores 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. Flores 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
MD at University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine
Board Certification
American Board of Ophthalmology
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Fellowships
- University of Illinois at Chicago
Professional Society Memberships
- American Uveitis Society, American Academy of Ophthalmology
Hobbies / Sports
- Reading, Traveling
Favorite professional publications
- American Journal of Ophthalmology
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