Dr. Sharon H Gillen M.D.
Ophthalmologist
266 Walnut St New Orleans LA, 70118About
Dr. Sharon Gillen is an ophthalmologist practicing in New Orleans, LA. Dr. Gillen specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Gillen 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. Gillen 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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