Dr. Luis M Montalvo MD
Ophthalmologist
Ave DeDiego 404 Arecibo PR, 00614About
Dr. Luis Montalvo is an ophthalmologist practicing in Arecibo, PR. Dr. Montalvo specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Montalvo 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. Montalvo 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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