
Dr. Daniel I Caplan M.D.
Ophthalmologist
3409 N Hullen St Metairie LA, 70002About
Dr. Daniel Caplan is an ophthalmologist practicing in Metairie, LA. Dr. Caplan specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Caplan 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. Caplan 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 1976
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Rebecca Crawford Metzinger MD3223 8th St Ste 200 Metairie LA 70002
- Dr. Erin Farrell MD2800 Veterans Memorial Blvd Metairie LA 70002
- Dr. Shehab Azmy Ebrahim M.D.2701 N CAUSEWAY BLVD METAIRIE LA 70002
- Dr. Patrick Sean O'sullivan MD2800 VETERANS MEMORIAL BLVD STE 160 METAIRIE LA 70002
- Dr. Henry Milfred Haley M.D.3900 Veterans Memorial Blvd Metairie LA 70002
- Dr. Walter Lee Terrell MD2800 Veterans Blvd Metairie LA 70002
Nearest Hospitals
OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTERl
1516 JEFFERSON HWY NEW ORLEANS LA 70121