Dr. Gwen Marie Cousins MD
Ophthalmologist
4315 HOUMA BLVD METAIRIE LA, 70006About
Dr. Gwen Cousins is an ophthalmologist practicing in New Orleans, LA. Dr. Cousins specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Cousins 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. Cousins 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
La State Univ Sch of Med In Shreveport, Shreveport La 2000
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 2000
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Treatments
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Detachment
- Retinal Tear
- Macular Hole
- Uveitis
- Type 2 Diabetes
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