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Dr. Debra Gail Laprad, MD

Ophthalmology
Accepting new patients
19 years of experience
Ocean Springs Surgical And Endoscopy Center 3301 Bienville Blvd, Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 872-8854

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Brief Intro

Debra LaPrad, M.D. Dr. Debra LaPrad is a board-certified ophthalmologist, with an emphasis in oculoplastics or "eye plastics." She practices general ophthalmology at Eye Associates of the South's clinic in Biloxi and Ocean Springs, Mississippi. As a comprehensive ophthalmologist, she performs a wide variety of services - from routine annual eye exams, to diabetic exams, from correcting eyelid disorders to treating glaucoma. She treats both adult and pediatric patients, including entire families. Eye surgeries Dr. LaPrad performs include lesion removals, glaucoma, plastics, lid surgeries, and cataracts. She performs medical Botox treatments, usually to treat spasms. She also manages some surgeries, pre-op or post-op, for other ophthalmologists. An Alabama native, Dr. LaPrad completed her Residency in Ophthalmology at Louisiana State University and the Ochsner Program in New Orleans. She earned her medical degree at the University of Alabama School of Medicine in Birmingham and took her internship in Preliminary Medicine at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans. She earlier earned a Bachelor of Science Degree n Biology, graduating magna cum laude at Troy State University in Troy, Ala. Dr. LaPrad is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. She is a member of various medical societies that include the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery. She is licensed to practice in the State of Mississippi. Her medical presentations include "Long Term Safety of Botox." Eye Associates of the South accepts most insurance.

Education Background

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Tulane University School Of Medicine - 2010

University Of Alabama School Of Medicine - 2006

Languages Spoken

Spanish
English

Location & Hours

Jackson County Anesth Assocs
3301 Bienville Blvd, Ocean Springs, MS 39564
Mon:6:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue:6:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed:6:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu:6:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri:6:30 am - 5:00 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

Ophthalmology

Conditions Addressed

Cataract
Glaucoma
Macular Degeneration

Procedures Performed

Lasik Surgery
Lens and Cataract Procedures

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

Medicaid
Medicare
Humana
Transamerica
Aetna
Physicians Mutual
AARP
Cigna
Ambetter

Cancer 8
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Orthopedics 16
Neurology & Neurosurgery 12
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 14
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 14
Diabetes & Endocrinology 9
Children's Hospital 1
Urology 13
Psychiatry 38
Geriatrics 14
Rehabilitation 10
Obsterics & Gynecology 2
Ear, Nose & Throat 1
Long Term Care 8
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 2