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Dr. Walter D Cockerham MD

Ophthalmologist

2820 Napoleon Ave Suite 900 New Orleans LA, 70115

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Dr. Walter Cockerham is an ophthalmologist practicing in New Orleans, LA. Dr. Cockerham specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Cockerham 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. Cockerham 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

La State Univ Sch of Med In New Orleans, New Orleans La 1958

Board Certification

OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

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Walter Cockerham, MD

2820 Napoleon Ave Suite 900 -
New Orleans, LA 70115
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