Dr. Charles E. Afeman MD
Ophthalmologist
7777 Hennessy Blvd Suite 4000 Baton Rouge LA, 70808About
Dr. Charles Afeman is an ophthalmologist practicing in Baton Rouge, LA. Dr. Afeman specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Afeman 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. Afeman 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 1960
Louisiana State Univ School Of Medicine In New Orleans 1960
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 1960
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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