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Donald Falgoust, MD, Ophthalmology, Lake Charles, LA

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Ophthalmology Lake Charles, LA

Cataract Related, Glaucoma Related, Refractive Surgery

Board Certified Ophthalmologist

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  • Office

    1980 Tybee Lane
    Lake Charles, LA 70605
    Phone+1 337-477-0963
    Fax+1 337-477-1912

Summary

  • Donald C. Falgoust,M.D. is an ophthalmologist in Lake Charles, LA and is affiliated with multiple hospitals and surgery centers in the area, including Surgicare of Lake Charles ,CHRISTUS Ochsner St. Patrick and CHRISTUS Ochsner Lake Area Hospital. Dr. Falgoust. received his Bachelor of Science from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge. He received his medical degree from LSU Medical School in New Orleans. After an Internal Medicine Internship at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland; Dr. Falgoust completed Ophthalmology Residency at Greater Baltimore Medical Center, which included extensive clinical training at John Hopkins Hospital. His specialized training includes cataract and laser eye surgery including LASIK and LenSx , treatment of glaucoma, macula degeneration, diabetic eye care, as well as preventative medicine with routine eye exams for glasses and contact lenses. Dr. Falgoust is a Board Certified Ophthalmologist and is on the board for the Louisiana Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons and counselor for the American Academy of Ophthalmology. He is also a member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, Contact Lens Association of Ophthalmologists, Louisiana State Medical Society, Calcasieu Parish Medical Society and Christian Ophthalmology Association.

Education & Training

  • Greater Baltimore Medical Center
    Greater Baltimore Medical CenterResidency, Ophthalmology, 1994 - 1997
  • Sinai Hospital of Baltimore
    Sinai Hospital of BaltimoreInternship, Internal Medicine, 1993 - 1994
  • Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans
    Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New OrleansClass of 1993

Certifications & Licensure

  • LA State Medical License
    LA State Medical License 1997 - 2025
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Compulink Advantage EHR, Compulink, 2012
  • Fellow (FAAO) American Academy of Ophthalmology

Professional Memberships