Dr. Andrew C Black M.D.
Ophthalmologist
5220 Flanders Dr Baton Rouge LA, 70808About
Dr. Andrew Black is an ophthalmologist practicing in Baton Rouge, LA. Dr. Black specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Black 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. Black 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
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 2004
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Headaches
- Glaucoma
- Uveitis
- Birth Defects
- Strabismus
- Astigmatism
- Blepharitis
- Chalazion
- Conjunctivitis
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