Dr. Philip Stephen Garza M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1995 MALL OF GEORGIA BLVD STE A BUFORD GA, 30519About
Dr. Philip Garza is an ophthalmologist practicing in BUFORD, GA. Dr. Garza specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Garza 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. Garza 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.
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