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Dr. Egbert Saavedra, MD

Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery* Age 52
Dr. Egbert Saavedra, MD
4.5 (8 Ratings)
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Dr. Egbert Saavedra, MD is a Vitreoretinal Disease Specialist in Tucson, AZ.
Dr. Egbert Saavedra, MD
4.5 (8 Ratings)
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Dr. Egbert Saavedra, MD

Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery* Age 52
Tucson, AZ
Accepting new patients
24 years of experience
Dr. Egbert Saavedra, MD is a Vitreoretinal Disease Specialist in Tucson, AZ.

About

Dr. Saavedra graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine. Dr. Egbert Saavedra, MD is a Vitreoretinal Disease Specialist in Tucson, AZ and has 24 years experience. Dr. Saavedra currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Saint Joseph's Hospital. At present, Dr. Saavedra received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 8 times. Dr. Saavedra's office accepts new patients. Dr. Saavedra also speaks Spanish. Dr. Saavedra is board certified in Ophthalmology.

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Acute Endophthalmitis
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Acute Endophthalmitis
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chorioretinal Scars
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Melanoma
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Diseases
Diabetic Eye Disease
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Dry Eyes
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Endophthalmitis
Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Floaters
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Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Hyphema
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Hypotony of Eye
Iridocyclitis
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Keratitis
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Migraine
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Nearsightedness
Ocular Hypertension
Paralytic Strabismus
Pars Planitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Posterior Scleritis
Pterygium
Retina Diseases
Retinal Artery Occlusion
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Degeneration
Retinal Detachment
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Edema
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Tear
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoblastoma
Retinopathy
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Tear Duct Disorders
Trichiasis
Uveitis
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Vascular Disease
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
B-Scan Ultrasound
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Diabetic Eye Exam
Eye Examination
Eye Surgery
Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Macular Pucker Surgery
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Repair of Retinal Detachment
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Retina and Vitreous Surgery
Retinal Laser Photocoagulation
Retinal Laser Surgery
Retinal Surgery
Scleral Buckling
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Vitreous Surgery
YAG Laser Capsulotomy

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  • Blue Card PPO
  • Statewide - AZ EPO

Locations

  1. 1 Retina Associates Southwest PC
    6561 E Carondelet Dr, Tucson, AZ 85710
  2. 2 Office
    6130 N La Cholla Blvd Ste 230, Tucson, AZ 85741

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Jan 08, 2021
Outstanding Doctor . The Best. Sad to see him retire.
— Jan 08, 2021
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Specialties*
Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery
Ophthalmology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
    2000
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Egbert Saavedra, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Saavedra's profile.

Dr. Egbert Saavedra, MD is affiliated with Saint Joseph's Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Egbert Saavedra, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Saint Joseph's Hospital

    350 N Wilmot Rd, Tucson, AZ