Dr. Ralph Maxwell MD
Ophthalmologist
1905 W Thomas St Suite D Hammond LA, 70401About
Dr. Ralph Maxwell is an ophthalmologist practicing in Hammond, LA. Dr. Maxwell specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Maxwell 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. Maxwell 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 1974
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 1974
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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