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Dr. Gerald Ball Broussard MD
Ophthalmologist
1250 Pecanland Rd Suite E-1 Monroe LA, 71203About
Dr. Gerald Broussard is an ophthalmologist practicing in Monroe, LA. Dr. Broussard specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Broussard 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. Broussard 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
Tulane Univ Sch of Med, New Orleans La 1978
Tulane University of Louisiana 1978
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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