Dr. Marie Theresa Turla MD
Ophthalmologist
1051 Gause Blvd. Suite 480 Slidell LA, 70458About
Dr. Marie Turla is an ophthalmologist practicing in Slidell, LA. Dr. Turla specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Turla 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. Turla 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.
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