Dr. Alejandro Leon M.D.
Ophthalmologist
200 HENRY CLAY AVE NEW ORLEANS LA, 70118About
Dr. Alejandro Leon is an ophthalmologist practicing in NEW ORLEANS, LA. Dr. Leon specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Leon 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. Leon 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
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana Bogot· Facultad de Medicina 2001
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Headaches
- Birth Defects
- Strabismus
- Astigmatism
- Blepharitis
- Chalazion
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
- Conjunctivitis
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