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Dr. Gerald Cohen MD
Ophthalmologist
3525 Prytania Street Suite 320 New Orleans LA, 70115About
Dr. Gerald Cohen is an ophthalmologist practicing in New Orleans, LA. Dr. Cohen specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Cohen 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. Cohen 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 1966
Louisiana State Univ School Of Medicine In New Orleans 1966
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 1966
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Detachment
- Retinal Tear
- Macular Hole
- Type 2 Diabetes
Dr. Gerald Cohen MD's Practice location
Practice At 3525 Prytania Street Suite 320
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Nearest Hospitals
ST CHARLES SURGICAL HOSPITAL LLCl
1717 ST CHARLES AVE NEW ORLEANS LA 70130OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTERl
1516 JEFFERSON HWY NEW ORLEANS LA 70121