Dr. David Letbetter M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1980 Tybee Lane Lake Charles LA, 70605About
Dr. David Letbetter is an ophthalmologist practicing in Lake Charles, LA. Dr. Letbetter specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Letbetter 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. Letbetter 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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