Dr. Lloyd Ross Taustine MD
Ophthalmologist
1169 Eastern Pkwy Suite 3334 Louisville KY, 40217About
Dr. Lloyd Taustine is an ophthalmologist practicing in Louisville, KY. Dr. Taustine specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Taustine 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. Taustine 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
Washington Univ Sch Of Med- St Louis Mo 1974
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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