Dr. John C Cooksey M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1310 N 19th St Monroe LA, 71201About
Dr. John Cooksey is an ophthalmologist practicing in Monroe, LA. Dr. Cooksey specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Cooksey 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. Cooksey 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
La State Univ Sch of Med In New Orleans, New Orleans La 1966
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 1966
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Moles
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Macular Hole
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Birthmark
- Strabismus
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