Dr. Jose Vargas is a distinguished ophthalmologist and the head of the Ophthalmology Division at King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz University Hospital. Specializes in anterior segment surgeries and is renowned for his expertise in treating ocular surface diseases, corneal diseases, refractive surgery, and cataract surgery. Has an extensive educational background, including a fellowship at UT Southwestern Medical Center, and has pioneered several innovative ophthalmic procedures in Latin America. Dedicated to patient care and significant contributions to research, particularly in the field of artificial corneas, have made him a leading figure in ophthalmology. Dr. Jose Manuel Vargas is a highly esteemed ophthalmologist and the head of the Ophthalmology Division at King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz University Hospital. He is fluent in Arabic, English, and Spanish, and specializes in surgeries of the anterior segment of the eye. Dr. Vargas is renowned for his expertise in treating ocular surface diseases, corneal diseases, refractive surgery, and cataract surgery.
Medical Degree
Medical Degree: University of Zulia, Maracaibo, Venezuela, 1990
Residency
Residency: Hospital Francisco Antonio Risquez, Caracas, Venezuela, 1991-1993
Fellowship
Fellowship: UT Southwestern Medical Center, University of Texas, Dallas, 2000-2002
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