Dr. Joshua Mark Groetsch MD
Ophthalmologist
4324 Veterans Blvd Suite 107 Metairie LA, 70006About
Dr. Joshua Groetsch is an ophthalmologist practicing in Metairie, LA. Dr. Groetsch specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Groetsch 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. Groetsch 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 2001
Louisiana State Univ School Of Medicine In New Orleans 2001
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 2001
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Pterygium
- Macular Degeneration
- Headaches
- Moles
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Hyperthyroidism
- Conjunctivitis
- Graves' Disease
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
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