Dr. Stephen Sessums M.D.
Ophthalmologist
8080 Bluebonnet Blvd Suite 2020 Baton Rouge LA, 70810About
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
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- Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes
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