Joshua Wiggins M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1501 Kings Hwy Shreveport LA, 71103About
Dr. Joshua Wiggins is an ophthalmologist practicing in Shreveport, LA. Dr. Wiggins specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Wiggins 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. Wiggins 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 2008
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