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Dr. Gerald Cohen MD, Ophthalmologist
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Dr. Gerald Cohen MD

Ophthalmologist

5/5(2)
3525 Prytania Street Suite 320 New Orleans LA, 70115
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About

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

MaleEnglish

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

3525 Prytania Street Suite 320 -
New Orleans, LA 70115
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4315 HOUMA BLVD -
METAIRIE, LA 70006
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New patients: 504-456-9061
Fax: 504-888-6045

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Dr. Gerald Cohen MD has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 2 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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