Dr. William F. Rachal M.D.
Ophthalmologist
4224 Houma Blvd Suite 150 Metairie LA, 70006About
Dr. William Rachal is an ophthalmologist practicing in Metairie, LA. Dr. Rachal specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Rachal 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. Rachal 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 1968
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 1968
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Retinal Detachment
- Retinal Tear
- Macular Hole
- Type 2 Diabetes
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