Dr. Robert A Gordon MD
Ophthalmologist
446 Corporate Drive Houma LA, 70360About
Dr. Robert Gordon is an ophthalmologist practicing in Houma, LA. Dr. Gordon specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Gordon can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Gordon can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.
Education and Training
Tulane Univ Sch of Med, New Orleans La 1969
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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