Dr. Donald Charles Falgoust MD
Ophthalmologist
1980 Tybee Lane Lake Charles LA, 70605About
Dr. Donald Falgoust is an ophthalmologist practicing in Lake Charles, LA. Dr. Falgoust specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Falgoust 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. Falgoust 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 1993
Louisiana State Univ School Of Medicine In New Orleans 1993
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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