Dr. Stephen Joseph Capps M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1120 N Highway 190 Covington LA, 70433About
Dr. Stephen Capps is an ophthalmologist practicing in Covington, LA. Dr. Capps specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Capps 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. Capps 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
Univ of Az Coll of Med, Tucson Az 1979
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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