Dr. Robert Joseph Cangelosi M.D
Ophthalmologist
4201 Frenchmen St New Orleans LA, 70122About
Dr. Robert Cangelosi is an ophthalmologist practicing in New Orleans, LA. Dr. Cangelosi specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Cangelosi 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. Cangelosi 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 School of Medicine in New Orleans 1954
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Astigmatism
- Presbyopia
- Chalazion
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
- Conjunctivitis
Internships
- Hotel Dieu New Orleans
Professional Society Memberships
- New Orleans Academy of Ophthalmology
Articles and Publications
- Three Peer Reviewed Publications
What do you attribute your success to?
- Being Associated with Ophthalmology Residency Programs and with Residents since 1958
Hobbies / Sports
- Time with his Family, Sailing, Scuba Diving
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