Dr. John Rivers Shipp M. D.
Ophthalmologist
1980 Tybee Lane Lake Charles LA, 70605About
Dr. John Shipp is an ophthalmologist practicing in Lake Charles, LA. Dr. Shipp specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Shipp 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. Shipp 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.
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