Dr. Valencia Ray MD
Ophthalmologist
8541 S State St Suite 5 Chicago IL, 60619About
Dr. Valencia Ray is an ophthalmologist practicing in Chicago, IL. Dr. Ray specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Ray 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. Ray 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
Univ of Il Coll of Med, Chicago Il 1985
University of Illinois College of Medicine 1985
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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