Matthew D Smith MD
Ophthalmologist
550 Connell Park Ln Baton Rouge LA, 70806About
Dr. Matthew Smith is an ophthalmologist practicing in Baton Rouge, LA. Dr. Smith specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Smith 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. Smith 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
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 2002
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport 2009
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Uveitis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Presbyopia
- Chalazion
- Nearsightedness
- Conjunctivitis
Matthew D Smith MD's Practice location
Practice At 550 Connell Park Ln
550 Connell Park Ln -Baton Rouge, LA 70806Get Direction
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THE SPINE HOSPITAL OF LOUISIANAl
10105 PARK ROW CIRCLE, SUITE 250 BATON ROUGE LA 70810