Dr. John Latona, MD, PhD
Ophthalmologist
1400 N Ritter Ave Suite 281 Indianapolis IN, 46219About
Dr. John Latona is an ophthalmologist practicing in Indianapolis, IN. Dr. Latona specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Latona 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. Latona 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
University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine 1991
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
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