Dr. Kevin Roy Swan M.D.
Ophthalmologist
609 Guilbeau Rd Lafayette LA, 70506About
Dr. Kevin Swan is an ophthalmologist practicing in Lafayette, LA. Dr. Swan specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Swan 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. Swan 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
Louisiana State University Health Shreveport / School of Medicine 2005
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 2005
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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- Cataracts
- Glaucoma
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