Jimena Franco M.D
Ophthalmologist
2211 LOMAS BLVD NE ALBUQUERQUE NM, 87106About
Dr. Jimena Franco is an ophthalmologist practicing in ALBUQUERQUE, NM. Dr. Franco specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Franco 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. Franco 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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