Primary area of specialization
Cornea
Diagnosis and treatment of corneal diseases.
Procedimientos que realiza
- Management of corneal diseases
- Keratoconus treatment
- Corneal transplant
Founding physician 
Ophthalmologist
Dr. María Teresa Salazar
Fellowship-trained ophthalmologist specializing in cornea and refractive surgery, with more than two decades of experience. Treasurer of the Dominican Cornea Association (ADOCOR).
CorneaRefractive Surgery
Area of specialization
Cornea and refractive surgery
Experience
20+ years
Societies
ASCRS · ADOCOR
At Centro Láser
2000
part of the medical staff
About Dr. Salazar
Professional
biography
Dr. María Teresa Salazar is an ophthalmologist in Santo Domingo, fellowship-trained in cornea and refractive surgery, with more than two decades of experience.
She earned her Doctor of Medicine from Universidad Iberoamericana (UNIBE) and completed both her residency in ophthalmology and her fellowship in cornea and refractive surgery at Hospital Dr. Elías Santana.
She has been part of the Centro Láser medical staff since 2000. She has also practiced at Hospital Dr. Elías Santana, Instituto Contra la Ceguera, and Hospital General Plaza de la Salud.
She is a member of national and international cornea and cataract societies (ADOCOR, ADOCAREF, ASCRS, AAO) and has served as treasurer of both the Cornea Bank of the Dominican Republic and the Dominican Cornea Association.
Areas of care
Specialties
they treat
Area of specialization
Refractive Surgery
Correction of refractive errors using laser technology.
Procedimientos que realiza
- Laser refractive surgery (LASIK, PRK)
- Cataract surgery
1999
Fellowship in Cornea and Refractive Surgery
Hospital Dr. Elías Santana
Santo Domingo · RD
1998
Residency in Ophthalmology
Hospital Dr. Elías Santana
Santo Domingo · RD
1993
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Universidad Iberoamericana (UNIBE)
Santo Domingo · RD
Liderazgo y cargos
Roles
institucionales
2024 Presente
Treasurer
Dominican Cornea Association (ADOCOR)
Affiliations
Societies
and memberships
- Dominican Society of Ophthalmology (SDO)
- American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)
- American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS)
- Dominican Cornea Association (ADOCOR)
- Dominican Cataract and Refractive Association (ADOCAREF)
Frequently asked questions
What patients
ask us most
As a cornea specialist, she treats conditions such as keratoconus and other corneal diseases, along with refractive surgery. Your consultation will determine the best approach for your case.
It corrects conditions like nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism using laser technology, reducing or eliminating your dependence on glasses or contacts.
She sees patients at Centro Láser, in Santo Domingo. You can request your appointment online or via WhatsApp.
Book your visit
Consultation with Dr. Salazar
Available at Centro Láser for cornea and refractive surgery evaluations, with a complete exam and treatment plan.
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