Dr. Ricardo R Leoni M.D.
Ophthalmologist
203 Rue Louis Xiv Suite A Lafayette LA, 70508About
Dr. Ricardo Leoni is an ophthalmologist practicing in Lafayette, LA. Dr. Leoni specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Leoni 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. Leoni 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 1995
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