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Dr. Barry Joseph Leader M.D.
Ophthalmologist
3434 Prytania St Suite 250 New Orleans LA, 70115About
Dr. Barry Leader is an ophthalmologist practicing in New Orleans, LA. Dr. Leader specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Leader 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. Leader 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
Tulane Univ Sch of Med, New Orleans La 1976
Tulane University of Louisiana 1976
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Practice At 3434 Prytania St Suite 250
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Nearby Providers
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- Dr. Maria Soledad Cortina M.D2820 Napoleon Ave New Orleans LA 70115
- Dr. Donald R. Bergsma M.D.2820 Napoleon Ave New Orleans LA 70115
- Dr. Stanislav A. Zhuk M.D.3525 Prytania Street New Orleans LA 70115
- Dr. Maria Andrea Reinoso M.D.3700 SAINT CHARLES AVE FL 6 NEW ORLEANS LA 70115
- Dr. Maria Delpilar Bernal M.D.3434 Prytania St New Orleans LA 70115
Nearest Hospitals
ST CHARLES SURGICAL HOSPITAL LLCl
1717 ST CHARLES AVE NEW ORLEANS LA 70130