Dr. Ricardo Brasiliano Akstein M.D.
Ophthalmologist
86 Upper Riverdale Rd Suite 100 Riverdale GA, 30274About
Dr. Ricardo Akstein is an ophthalmologist practicing in Riverdale, GA. Dr. Akstein specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Akstein 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. Akstein 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 Do Est Da Guanabara- Fac De Cien Med- Rio De Janeiro- Rj 1974
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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