Dr. John W Boyle M.D.
Ophthalmologist
4224 Houma Blvd Suite 100 Gulf South Metairie LA, 70006Rating
5/5
About
Dr. John Boyle is an ophthalmologist practicing in Metairie, LA. Dr. Boyle specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Boyle 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. Boyle 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
Louisiana State University Health Shreveport / School of Medicine 2003
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 2003
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Strabismus
- Migraine
- Blepharitis
- Conjunctivitis
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