Dr. Robert A Mallette M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1190 N State St Suite 403 Jackson MS, 39202About
Dr. Robert Mallette is an ophthalmologist practicing in Jackson, MS. Dr. Mallette specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Mallette 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. Mallette 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
Univ of Ms Sch of Med, Jackson Ms 1981
University of Mississippi School of Medicine 1981
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cataracts
- Pterygium
- Glaucoma
- Birth Defects
- Strabismus
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
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