Jose Luis Plaza Torres
San Juan(Pueto Rico)
Summary
Seasoned Ophthalmologist with a distinguished career at Hospital De Veteranos, adept in performing advanced eye surgeries and managing complex ophthalmic conditions. Fluent in Spanish, English, and Portuguese, I excel in patient care, diagnosing over 3000 patients annually with precision. Skilled in macular degeneration treatment and vision therapy, my approach integrates comprehensive visual examinations with empathetic patient communication.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Ophthalmologist
Hospital De Veteranos(VA Caribbean Healthcare S)
01.2002 - Current
- Carried out eye surgery using operating microscopes to perform small incision surgery and laser surgery.
- Assessed and examined approximately 3000 patients annual to develop accurate diagnoses.
- Prescribed and administered topical and systemic medications to treat conditions and manage pain.
- Instructed residents, interns and other opthalmological trainees in treatment and scientific theory.
- Investigated patient histories and goals to determine optimal care planning.
Ophthalmologist
San Francisco Ophthalmology Group
01.2002 - 03.2015
- Performed, ordered and interpreted results of diagnostic and clinical tests.
- Managed ophthalmic conditions, taking into account both medical and psychological aspects of patient care.
- Carried out eye surgery using operating microscopes to perform small incision surgery and laser surgery.
- Investigated patient histories and goals to determine optimal care planning.
- Diagnosed or treated injuries and diseases of eye and eye structures.
- Diagnosed and treated corneal, scleral, conjunctival and eyelid maladies.
Education
Ph.D. - Medicine
Universidad De Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico05-2002
Chief of Residents - Medicina
Universidad De Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico05-2002
M.D. - Medicina
Universidad De Ciencias Medicas De Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico05-1998
M.D. - Medicine
Universidad De Puerto Rico
Rio Piedras (Puerto Rico)05-1994
Skills
- Macular degeneration treatment
- Vision therapy services
- Visual examinations
- Vision therapy
- Eye examinations
Languages
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Portuguese
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Ophthalmologist
Hospital De Veteranos(VA Caribbean Healthcare S)
01.2002 - Current
Ophthalmologist
San Francisco Ophthalmology Group
01.2002 - 03.2015
Ph.D. - Medicine
Universidad De Puerto Rico
Chief of Residents - Medicina
Universidad De Puerto Rico
M.D. - Medicina
Universidad De Ciencias Medicas De Puerto Rico
M.D. - Medicine
Universidad De Puerto Rico
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