Dr. James Donovan MD
Ophthalmologist
1000 Ochsner Blvd Covington LA, 70433About
Dr. James Donovan is an ophthalmologist practicing in Covington, LA. Dr. Donovan specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Donovan 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. Donovan 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
Loyola Univ of Chicago Stritch Sch of Med, Maywood Il 1993
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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