Dr. Brian Planchard MD
Ophthalmologist
2400 Hospital Dr Suite 100 Bossier City LA, 71111About
Dr. Brian Planchard is an ophthalmologist practicing in Bossier City, LA. Dr. Planchard specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Planchard 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. Planchard 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 University of Louisiana 2006
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Southwestern Medical School 2006
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Shingles
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Corneal Ulcer
- Blepharitis
- Nearsightedness
- Conjunctivitis
Dr. Brian Planchard MD's Practice location
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