Matthew D Smith MD, Ophthalmologist
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Matthew D Smith MD

Ophthalmologist

550 Connell Park Ln Baton Rouge LA, 70806
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About

Dr. Matthew Smith is an ophthalmologist practicing in Baton Rouge, LA. Dr. Smith specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Smith 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. Smith 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 School of Medicine in New Orleans 2002

Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport 2009

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Cataracts
  • Diabetes
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Glaucoma
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Uveitis
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Presbyopia
  • Chalazion
  • Nearsightedness
  • Conjunctivitis

Matthew D Smith MD's Practice location

Practice At 550 Connell Park Ln

550 Connell Park Ln -
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
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New patients: 225-924-2020
Fax: 225-925-0225

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