Dr. Patricia Hall Peffer M.D.
Ophthalmologist
281 Lincoln St 3rd Floor Worcester MA, 01605About
Dr. Patricia Peffer is an ophthalmologist practicing in Baton Rouge, LA. Dr. Peffer specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Peffer 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. Peffer 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 1986
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 1986
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
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