Dr. Loretta L Stein MD
Ophthalmologist
9300 DEWITT LOOP FORT BELVOIR VA, 22060About
Dr. Loretta Stein is an ophthalmologist practicing in FORT BELVOIR, VA. Dr. Stein specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Stein 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. Stein 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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