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Dr. Ralph Maxwell MD

Ophthalmologist

1905 W Thomas St Suite D Hammond LA, 70401

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Dr. Ralph Maxwell is an ophthalmologist practicing in Hammond, LA. Dr. Maxwell specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Maxwell 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. Maxwell 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 New Orleans, New Orleans La 1974

Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 1974

Board Certification

OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

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1905 W Thomas St Suite D -
Hammond, LA 70401
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