Dr. Daniel K. Kurica M.D.
Ophthalmologist
370 Belle Grove Dr Laplace LA, 70068About
Dr. Daniel Kurica is an ophthalmologist practicing in Laplace, LA. Dr. Kurica specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Kurica 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. Kurica 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
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 2005
Board Certification
American Board of Ophthalmology
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Local Public Speaking -
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Headaches
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Strabismus
- Astigmatism
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
- Dry Eye Syndrome
Internships
- Internal Medicine at Ochsner Medical Center
Professional Society Memberships
- American Academy of Ophthalmology, New Orleans Academy of Ophthalmology
What do you attribute your success to?
- His strong educational background at Louisiana State University and he feels honored to have the opportunity to care for the patients in his area.
Hobbies / Sports
- Golfing, Spending Time With His Family
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