Jody Simon MD
Ophthalmologist
1430 TULANE AVE NEW ORLEANS LA, 70112About
Dr. Jody Simon is an ophthalmologist practicing in NEW ORLEANS, LA. Dr. Simon specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Simon 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. Simon 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.
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