Dr. Baron James Williamson MD
Ophthalmologist
2421 Church St Zachary LA, 70791About
Dr. Baron Williamson is an ophthalmologist practicing in Zachary, LA. Dr. Williamson specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Williamson 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. Williamson 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 Shreveport, Shreveport La 1991
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 1991
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Pterygium
- Moles
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Birthmark
- Corneal Ulcer
- Blepharitis
- Chalazion
- Conjunctivitis
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