Dr. Joseph Elgin Humble M.D.?
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Dr. Joseph Elgin Humble M.D., Ophthalmologist
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Dr. Joseph Elgin Humble M.D.

Ophthalmologist

4/5(6)
1804 N 7th St West Monroe LA, 71291
Rating

4/5

About

Dr. Joseph Humble is an ophthalmologist practicing in West Monroe, LA. Dr. Humble specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Humble 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. Humble 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 1978

Louisiana State Univ School Of Medicine In New Orleans 1978

Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 1978

Board Certification

OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Cataracts
  • Diabetes
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Headaches
  • Glaucoma
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Corneal Ulcer
  • Presbyopia
  • Blepharitis
  • Farsightedness
  • Nearsightedness

Dr. Joseph Elgin Humble M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 1804 N 7th St

1804 N 7th St -
West Monroe, LA 71291
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New patients: 318-325-2610
Fax: 318-325-7715

Dr. Joseph Elgin Humble M.D.'s reviews

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Patient Experience with Dr. Humble


4.0

Based on 6 reviews

Dr. Joseph Elgin Humble M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 6 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Ophthalmologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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GLENWOOD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERl

503 MCMILLAN ROAD WEST MONROE LA 71291

Head northwest on North 7th Street 1865 ft
Turn left onto McMillan Road 2817 ft
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P & S SURGICAL HOSPITALl

312 GRAMMONT ST SUITE 101 MONROE LA 71201

Head southeast on North 7th Street 1.0 mi
Turn right onto Stella Street 533 ft
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ST FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTERl

309 JACKSON STREET MONROE LA 71201

Head southeast on North 7th Street 1.0 mi
Turn right onto Stella Street 533 ft
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