Dr. Robert I Blem M.D.
Ophthalmologist
134 Hospital Dr Suite 100 Lafayette LA, 70503About
Dr. Robert Blem is an ophthalmologist practicing in Lafayette, LA. Dr. Blem specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Blem 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. Blem 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
Va Commonwealth Univ, Med Coll of Va Sch of Med, Richmond Va 1997
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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