Dr. Stephen Foster Brint MD
Ophthalmologist
4704 VETERANS MEMORIAL BLVD METAIRIE LA, 70006About
Dr. Stephen Brint is an ophthalmologist practicing in METAIRIE, LA. Dr. Brint specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Brint 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. Brint 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
Tulane Univ Sch of Med, New Orleans La 1972
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Awards
- 2011 New Orleans Super Doctors
Treatments
- Refractive Surgery, Cataract Surgery With Lens Replacement
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
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