Dr. Delmar Caldwell MD
Ophthalmologist
1415 Tulane Ave New Orleans LA, 70112About
Dr. Delmar Caldwell is an ophthalmologist practicing in New Orleans, LA. Dr. Caldwell specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Caldwell 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. Caldwell 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
Univ of Ok Coll of Med, Oklahoma City Ok 1961
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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