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Summary
Dr. LaFont is a native of Orange County. He graduated from Southern California College of Optometry in Fullerton in 1977. He is a second-generation optometrist, following in his father, Marcel LaFont’s footsteps. He has been happily married to Cameron for 44 years and blessed with 4 wonderful children, 3 who are now adults and his youngest daughter is 18 years. He has been practicing general optometry in his private family practice for 41 years. He is excellent at fitting difficult contact lenses and disease detection. He continues to keep current with many of the latest technologies in Optometry and healthcare in general. He loves his profession and enjoys interacting with all the people he’s privileged to meet and serve. He works out regularly, is an avid cyclist and enjoys woodworking, traveling and tending his orchard in his spare time.
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 49 years of experience
- 8 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English, Spanish
- Southern California College of Optometry
- 1 specialty
- 2 areas of expertise
- 2 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Robert A. LaFont has 2 locationsLafont Family Eye Care
7960 Orangethorpe AveBuena Park, CA 90621 Tel: (714) 521-3002
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Optometry | Optometry | Optometry | Optometry |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 49 Years of Experience | 12 Years of Experience | 23 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English | |
| Buena Park , CA | Los Angeles , CA | Los Angeles , CA | Wilmington , CA |
| Med School: Southern California College of Optometry | Med School: Western University of Health Sciences College of Optometry | Med School: University of California Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine | |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Robert A. LaFont
Medical Specialties
Dr. Robert A. LaFont has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Robert A. LaFont has the following 2 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
49 Years Experience
Dr. Robert A. LaFont holds an active medical license in the state of California.
Medical License
Doctor Of Optometry with an active medical license in the state of California.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from Southern California College of Optometry in 1977.
NPI Number
Dr. LaFont's NPI number is 1598763674.
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- Where is Dr. Robert A. LaFont's office located?
- Dr. Robert A. LaFont's office is located at 7960 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA, 90621.
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- What languages does Dr. Robert A. LaFont speak?
- Dr. Robert A. LaFont speaks English and Spanish.
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