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Dr. Stephen Sessums M.D.

Ophthalmologist

8080 Bluebonnet Blvd Suite 2020 Baton Rouge LA, 70810

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Dr. Stephen Sessums is an ophthalmologist practicing in Baton Rouge, LA. Dr. Sessums specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Sessums 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. Sessums 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 1983

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 34 years of experience

Treatments

  • Diabetes
  • Type 2 Diabetes

Dr. Stephen Sessums M.D.'s Practice location

Stephen Sessums

8080 Bluebonnet Blvd Suite 2020 -
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
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THE SPINE HOSPITAL OF LOUISIANAl

10105 PARK ROW CIRCLE, SUITE 250 BATON ROUGE LA 70810

Head northwest 51 ft
Turn left onto Bluebonnet Boulevard (LA 1248) 3417 ft
Turn left onto Perkins Rowe Avenue 755 ft
Turn left onto Park Rowe Circle 210 ft
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SURGICAL SPECIALTY CENTER OF BATON ROUGEl

8080 BLUEBONNET BLVD BATON ROUGE LA 70810

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OUR LADY OF THE LAKE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERl

5000 HENNESSY BLVD BATON ROUGE LA 70808

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Turn left onto Picardy Avenue 748 ft
Turn right onto Summa Avenue 1.1 mi
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