Dr. Cheryl Leger Neu MD
Ophthalmologist
514 - 516 St Landry St Lafayette LA, 70506About
Dr. Cheryl Neu is an ophthalmologist practicing in Lafayette, LA. Dr. Neu specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Neu 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. Neu 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 1983
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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