707 N. Citrus Ave

Crystal River, FL 34428 US

352-795-2020

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 Claudia Chavez, O.D.

Dr. Chavez is an independent doctor of optometry. She graduated from New England College of Optometry in 2002, and she graduated from medical school in 1988 from the University of San Carlos in Guatemala. She received her masters in Ophthalmology in 1995 from the University of San Carlos in Guatemala. She relocated to the New England area in 2000 and practiced in Portsmouth, New Hampshire for a few years. 14 years ago, she moved to Florida, where she has been practicing as an optometrist in Citrus and Pinellas county. Dr. Chavez practices general and pediatric optometry, this includes eyeglasses and contact lens exams, and complete and thorough evaluations of ocular disease and health. 

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Regular Hours

Monday:

10:00 am-5:30 pm

Tuesday:

10:00 am-5:30 pm

Wednesday:

10:00 am-5:30 pm

Thursday:

10:00 am-5:30 pm

Friday:

10:00 am-5:30 pm

Saturday:

Most Saturdays

10:00 am-3:00 pm

Sunday:

Closed

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  • "My husband and I came in to see Dr Kaplan today and we were very happy with the professionalism and service we received from the Dr and all of the staff. We are so looking forward to keeping their office as our eye care providers for years to come! Thank you! We will definitely recommend your office to everyone we know."
    Annette B. Crystal River, FL

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