Dr. Patrick A Duffy MD
Ophthalmologist
453 John R Junkin Dr Natchez MS, 39120About
Dr. Patrick Duffy is an ophthalmologist practicing in Natchez, MS. Dr. Duffy specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Duffy 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. Duffy 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 Shreveport, Shreveport La 1976
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 1976
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Treatments
- Cataracts
- Glaucoma
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