
Dr. Brandon M. Wool MD
Ophthalmologist
315 Metairie Road Suite 302 Metairie LA, 70005About
Dr. Brandon Wool is an ophthalmologist practicing in Metairie, LA. Dr. Wool specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Wool 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. Wool 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 University of Louisiana 1979
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Robert Alfred Schimek M.D.474 Metairie Rd Metairie LA 70005
- Dr. Robert Fleming Azar M.D.400 Old Hammond Hwy Metairie LA 70005
- Dr. George J. Dimitri M.D.701 Metairie Rd Metairie LA 70005
- Dr. Richard Lazar Rubin MD170 W Oakridge Park Metairie LA 70005
Nearest Hospitals
OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTERl
1516 JEFFERSON HWY NEW ORLEANS LA 70121