Robert Jay Balkan MD

Physician

3901 Houma BlvdSuite 216Metairie, LA 70006
Phone+1 504-454-0158
Fax+1 504-454-0167

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Education & Training

Louisiana State University School of Medicine (New Orleans)Residency, Ophthalmology, 1979 - 1983
Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical CenterClass of 1979

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Certifications & Licensure

CA State Medical License 1983 - Present
LA State Medical License 1979 - 2027
AL State Medical License 1980 - 1980
American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification IO Practiceware, IO Practiceware, Inc., 2015-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification IO Practiceware, IO Practiceware, Inc., 2015-2017
Fellow (FAAO) American Academy of Ophthalmology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

31 citations
Associated neurologic abnormalities in congenital third nerve palsies.
Robert Balkan, Creig S. Hoyt
American Journal of Ophthalmology. 1984-03-01

Professional Memberships

American Academy of Ophthalmology - AAO
Fellow

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