Dr. Donald R Peavy M.D.
Ophthalmologist
4848 North Blvd Baton Rouge LA, 70806About
Dr. Donald Peavy is an ophthalmologist practicing in Baton Rouge, LA. Dr. Peavy specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Peavy 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. Peavy 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 1987
Louisiana State Univ School Of Medicine In New Orleans 1987
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 1987
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Moles
- Glaucoma
- Uveitis
- Birthmark
- Astigmatism
- Chalazion
- Nearsightedness
- Conjunctivitis
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