The 20 Best Cataract Doctors Near Me in Louisiana, US

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The 20 Best Cataract Doctors in Louisiana, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 252 doctor with experience in Cataract near Louisiana, US. Of these, 103 are Experienced, 93 are Advanced and 56 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Pulin A. Shah
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Pulin A. Shah
    Ophthalmology

    Ochsner Health Center - Baptist Napoleon Medical Plaza

    2820 Napoleon Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    504-842-3995
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Pulin Shah is an Ophthalmologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Shah is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, and Fuchs Dystrophy. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Ginny L. Kullman
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Ginny L. Kullman
    Ophthalmology

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    504-842-3995
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Ginny Kullman is an Ophthalmologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Kullman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. Her top areas of expertise are Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, and Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness. Dr. Kullman is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Jeffrey A. Guillmette
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Jeffrey A. Guillmette
    Ophthalmology

    Ochsner Vision Center - Ochsner Health Center - Metairie

    2005 Veterans Memorial Blvd., 
    Metairie, LA 
    504-842-3995
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jeffrey Guillmette is an Ophthalmologist in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Guillmette is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Glaucoma, and Dry Eye Syndrome. Dr. Guillmette is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Christopher Shelby
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Christopher Shelby
    Ophthalmology

    Wilis Knighton Eye Institute Pierremont

    7607 Youree Dr, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    318-389-8380
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Christopher Shelby is an Ophthalmologist in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Shelby is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Glaucoma, and Pterygium. Dr. Shelby is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Michael Redmond
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Michael Redmond
    Ophthalmology

    Louisiana Eye And Laser Center

    231 Windermere Blvd, 
    Alexandria, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Michael Redmond is an Ophthalmologist in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Redmond is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Diabetic Retinopathy. Dr. Redmond is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Thomas Norton
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Thomas Norton
    Ophthalmology

    Louisiana Eye And Laser Center

    231 Windermere Blvd, 
    Alexandria, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Thomas Norton is an Ophthalmologist in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Norton is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Kallikrein Hypertension, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Dry Eye Syndrome. Dr. Norton is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Eric Reish
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Eric Reish
    Ophthalmology

    Louisiana Eye And Laser Center

    231 Windermere Blvd, 
    Alexandria, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Eric Reish is an Ophthalmologist in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Reish is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Pterygium. Dr. Reish is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Blake Williamson
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Blake Williamson
    Ophthalmology

    Outpatient Surgery Center For Sight

    550 Connell Park Ln, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    225-924-2020
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Blake Williamson is an Ophthalmologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Williamson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Glaucoma, Interstitial Keratitis, Trabeculectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Wyche Coleman
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Wyche Coleman
    Ophthalmology

    Willis Knighton Eye Institute South

    2530 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    318-231-4068
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Wyche Coleman is an Ophthalmologist in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Coleman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Astigmatism, and Glaucoma. Dr. Coleman is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Charles Thompson
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Charles Thompson
    Ophthalmology

    Eye Clinic A Professional Medical Corp.

    1767 Imperial Blvd, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
    337-478-3810
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Charles Thompson is an Ophthalmologist in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Thompson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Pterygium, Cataract, Neurotrophic Keratitis, and Glaucoma.

    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. William Read
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. William Read
    Ophthalmology

    Read Eye Center A Medical Corp.

    2600 Tower Dr Ste 111, 
    Monroe, LA 
    318-387-3881
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    William Read is an Ophthalmologist in Monroe, Louisiana. Dr. Read is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Glaucoma, and Choroid Plexus Carcinoma.

    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Patrick Redmond
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Patrick Redmond
    Ophthalmology

    Louisiana Eye And Laser Center

    231 Windermere Blvd, 
    Alexandria, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Patrick Redmond is an Ophthalmologist in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Redmond is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Blepharitis. Dr. Redmond is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Robert Casanova
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Robert Casanova
    Ophthalmology

    Casanova Eye Care Apmc

    1110 Doctor Ac Terrence Blvd Ste 1, 
    Opelousas, LA 
    337-942-3449
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Robert Casanova is an Ophthalmologist in Opelousas, Louisiana. Dr. Casanova is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Glaucoma, Allergic Conjunctivitis, and Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye).

    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Russell Vannorman
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Russell Vannorman
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    8445 Line Ave # 200, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    318-703-5655
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Russell Vannorman is an Ophthalmologist in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Vannorman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Interstitial Keratitis, Cataract, Glaucoma, and Pinguecula.

    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Lewis Murray
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Lewis Murray
    Ophthalmology

    Eye Clinic A Professional Medical Corp.

    1767 Imperial Blvd, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
    337-478-3810
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Lewis Murray is an Ophthalmologist in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Murray is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Strabismus, Presbyopia, and Esotropia.

    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Donald Falgoust
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Donald Falgoust
    Ophthalmology

    Paradise Optical & Gifts

    1980 Tybee Ln, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
    337-477-0963
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Donald Falgoust is an Ophthalmologist in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Falgoust is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.

    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Jon Yokubaitis
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Jon Yokubaitis
    Ophthalmology

    Eye Clinic A Professional Medical Corp.

    1767 Imperial Blvd, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
    337-824-0040
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jon Yokubaitis is an Ophthalmologist in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Yokubaitis is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Optic Atrophy Type 1, Optic Nerve Atrophy, Presbyopia, and Cataract.

    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Baron Williamson
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Baron Williamson
    Ophthalmology

    Eye Care & Cosmetic Center LLC

    2421 Church St, 
    Zachary, LA 
    225-654-1061
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Baron Williamson is an Ophthalmologist in Zachary, Louisiana. Dr. Williamson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Ptosis, Eyelid Drooping, and Entropion.

    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Thomas Stuckey
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Thomas Stuckey
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 3001, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    225-765-6565
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Thomas Stuckey is an Ophthalmologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Stuckey is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Glaucoma, Meibomianitis, and Chalazion.

    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Margaret Carter
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Margaret Carter
    Ophthalmology

    Eye Clinic A Professional Medical Corp.

    1767 Imperial Blvd, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
    337-478-3810
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Margaret Carter is an Ophthalmologist in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Carter is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. Her top areas of expertise are Cataract, Presbyopia, Glaucoma, and Chalazion.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Cataract?

    A cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye.

    When should I see a Cataract doctor in Louisiana, US?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Cataract doctor in Louisiana, US?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How do I find the best Cataract doctor in Louisiana, US?

    You can find a Cataract doctor in any of the 10 largest U.S. cities by clicking below:

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    How does MediFind rank Cataract doctors in Louisiana, US?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Cataract doctors in Louisiana, US?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Cataract doctor in Louisiana, US?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Cataract doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Cataract doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Cataract doctor in Louisiana, US?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Cataract doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Cataract doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Cataract doctors in Louisiana, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Cataract doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Cataract doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Cataract doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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