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Dr. Joel G Sacks MD
Ophthalmologist
1514 Jefferson Hwy New Orleans LA, 70121About
Dr. Joel Sacks is an ophthalmologist practicing in New Orleans, LA. Dr. Sacks specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Sacks 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. Sacks 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
Northwestern Uniiversity 1963
Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine 1963
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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