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Dr. Robert Jay Balkan M.D.
Ophthalmologist
3434 Prytania St Suite 250 New Orleans LA, 70115About
Dr. Robert Balkan is an ophthalmologist practicing in New Orleans, LA. Dr. Balkan specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Balkan 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. Balkan 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
Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center 1979
Angeles University Foundation School of Medicine
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cataracts
- Headaches
- Glaucoma
- Birth Defects
- Strabismus
- Astigmatism
- Migraine
- Presbyopia
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
- Conjunctivitis
Dr. Robert Jay Balkan M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 3434 Prytania St Suite 250
3434 Prytania St Suite 250 -New Orleans, LA 70115Get Direction
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Nearest Hospitals
ST CHARLES SURGICAL HOSPITAL LLCl
1717 ST CHARLES AVE NEW ORLEANS LA 70130