Mr. Lionel L Smith M.D.
Ophthalmologist
4460 Bluebonnet Blvd Suite A Baton Rouge LA, 70809About
Dr. Lionel Smith is an ophthalmologist practicing in Baton Rouge, LA. Dr. Smith specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Smith 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. Smith 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 1971
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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