Dr. Janet Carriere Harrison M.D.
Ophthalmologist
400 Veterans Ave Biloxi MS, 39531About
Dr. Janet Harrison is an ophthalmologist practicing in Biloxi, MS. Dr. Harrison specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Harrison 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. Harrison 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 1979
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 1979
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
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