Dr. Daniel  K.  Kurica M.D., Ophthalmologist
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Dr. Daniel K. Kurica M.D.

Ophthalmologist

5/5(1)
370 Belle Grove Dr Laplace LA, 70068
Rating

5/5

About

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

MaleEnglish 19 years of experience

Areas of expertise and specialization

Cataract Surgery

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

Dr. Daniel K. Kurica M.D.'s Practice location

370 Belle Grove Dr -
Laplace, LA 70068
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370 BELLE TERRE BLVD -
LA PLACE, LA 70068
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Fax: 985-652-6063

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1057 PAUL MAILLARD ROAD LULING LA 70070

175 Belle Grove Dr, Laplace, LA 70068, USA
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ST JAMES PARISH HOSPITALl

1645 LUTCHER AVENUE LUTCHER LA 70071

175 Belle Grove Dr, Laplace, LA 70068, USA
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