Rudolph Franklin, Ophthalmologist
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Rudolph Franklin

Ophthalmologist

370 Belle Terre Blvd LaPlace LA, 70068

About

Dr. Rudolph Franklin is an ophthalmologist practicing in LaPlace, LA. Dr. Franklin specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Franklin 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. Franklin 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

Johns Hopkins Univ School of M MD 1969

Board Certification

American Board of Ophthalmology

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Areas of expertise and specialization

Diabetic Retinopathy, Macular Degeneration, Uveitis

Professional Memberships

  • American Acad Ophthalmology  
  • New Orleans Acad Ophthalmology  
  • American Society of Retina Specialists  
  • American Uveitis Society  
  • Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology  

Rudolph Franklin's Practice location

370 Belle Terre Blvd -
LaPlace, LA 70068
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1111 Medical Center Blvd N-213 -
Marrero, LA 70072
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New patients: 504-349-6910

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