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Dr. Donald Falgoust, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 57
Dr. Donald Falgoust, MD
3.9 (7 Ratings)

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Dr. Donald Falgoust, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 57
Lake Charles, LA
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Donald Falgoust, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Lake Charles, LA.

About

Dr. Falgoust graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine in 1993 and completed a residency at Greater Baltimore Medical Center.Dr. Donald Falgoust, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Lake Charles, LA and has 31 years experience. Dr. Falgoust currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with CHRISTUS Ochsner Saint Patrick Hospital. At present, Dr. Falgoust received an average rating of 3.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 7 times. Dr. Falgoust's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Falgoust also speaks Spanish. Dr. Falgoust is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Senile Cataracts
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Presbyopia
Retina Diseases
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Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Glaucoma Treatment
Laser Cataract Surgery
LASIK
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Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Pterygium Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Eye Laceration
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy
YAG Laser Capsulotomy

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  • Coventry Health Care of Louisiana HMO
  • National (BlueCard) PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Paradise Optical & Gifts
    1980 Tybee Ln, Lake Charles, LA 70605
  2. 2 Surgicare of Lake Charles
    2100 Lake St, Lake Charles, LA 70601

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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Cataract Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine
    1993
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Sinai Hospital of Baltimore
    1994
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Greater Baltimore Medical Center
    1997
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Donald Falgoust, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Falgoust's profile.

Dr. Donald Falgoust, MD is affiliated with CHRISTUS Ochsner Saint Patrick Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Donald Falgoust, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • CHRISTUS Ochsner Saint Patrick Hospital

    524 Doctor Michael Debakey Dr, Lake Charles, LA