Dr. Bruce A. Barron M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1450 Poydras St New Orleans LA, 70112About
Dr. Bruce Barron is an ophthalmologist practicing in New Orleans, LA. Dr. Barron specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Barron 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. Barron 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 Mi Med Sch, Ann Arbor Mi 1980
University of Mi Med Sch 1980
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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