The 20 Best Cataract Doctors Near Me in gretna, LA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 70 doctor with experience in Cataract near gretna, LA. Of these, 38 are Experienced, 23 are Advanced and 9 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Scott D. Lanoux
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Scott D. Lanoux
    Ophthalmology
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    Office

    2820 Napoleon Ave Ste 900, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    504-883-7690
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Scott Lanoux is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Lanoux is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Chalazion, Glaucoma, and Eyelid Bump. Dr. Lanoux is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Barry J. Leader
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Barry J. Leader
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    3715 Prytania St Ste 250, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    504-897-4567
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Barry Leader is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Leader is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Chalazion, Cataract, and Eyelid Bump. Dr. Leader is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cataract
    Distinguished in Cataract
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    Leader Balkan & Hendricks Apmc

    3434 Prytania St Ste 250, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    504-891-1988
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Clifford Hendricks is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Hendricks is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Allergic Conjunctivitis, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), Subconjunctival Hemorrhage, and Cataract. Dr. Hendricks is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Cataract
    Distinguished in Cataract
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    Office

    2820 Napoleon Ave Ste 900, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    504-883-7690
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Owen Lacour-Iii is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Lacour-Iii is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Chalazion, and Eyelid Bump. Dr. Lacour-Iii is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Pulin A. Shah
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Pulin A. Shah
    Ophthalmology
    Referral required

    Ochsner Health Center - Baptist Napoleon Medical Plaza

    2820 Napoleon Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    504-842-3995
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Pulin Shah is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Shah is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, and Fuchs Dystrophy. Dr. Shah is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cataract
    Advanced in Cataract
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    Office

    2600 Belle Chasse Hwy Ste G, 
    Terrytown, LA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    504-304-3474
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Leslie Nass-Estrada is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Terrytown, Louisiana. Dr. Nass-Estrada is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. Dr. Nass-Estrada is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cataract
    Advanced in Cataract
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    St Charles Specialty Hospital

    3700 Saint Charles Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    504-412-1200
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Christine Connolly is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Connolly is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Cataract, Meibomianitis, and Papilledema. Dr. Connolly is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Joseph Guarnieri
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Joseph Guarnieri
    Ophthalmology
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    Joseph Guarnieri

    1111 Medical Center Blvd Ste N213, 
    Marrero, LA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    504-349-6213
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Joseph Guarnieri is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Marrero, Louisiana. Dr. Guarnieri is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Keratitis, Astigmatism, Allergic Conjunctivitis, and Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye). Dr. Guarnieri is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Matthew J. Bolton
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Matthew J. Bolton
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Leader Balkan & Hendricks Apmc

    3434 Prytania St Ste 250, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    504-891-1988
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Matthew Bolton is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Bolton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Blepharitis, Cataract, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis. Dr. Bolton is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Ramesh S. Ayyala
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Ramesh S. Ayyala
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Tulane University School Of Medicine

    1430 Tulane Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    504-988-2261
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi
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    Ramesh Ayyala is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Ayyala is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Cataract, Trabeculectomy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Ayyala is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Peter R. Kastl
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Peter R. Kastl
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    University Healthcare System L.C.

    1415 Tulane Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    504-988-5831
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Peter Kastl is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Kastl is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Cataract, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Optic Atrophy Type 1. Dr. Kastl is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cataract
    Advanced in Cataract
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    University Medical Center Ear Nose Throat Clinic

    2000 Canal St Fl 3, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    504-896-9426
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Lena Al-Dujaili is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Al-Dujaili is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Cataract, Blepharitis, and Meibomianitis. Dr. Al-Dujaili is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Stacey E. Gorovoy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Stacey E. Gorovoy
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1430 Tulane Ave # 69, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    504-988-2261
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Stacey Gorovoy is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Gorovoy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Cataract. Dr. Gorovoy is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Leela V. Raju
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Leela V. Raju
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

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    131 S Robertson St, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    504-988-5804
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Telugu
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    Offers Telehealth

    Leela Raju is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Raju is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Kallikrein Hypertension, Meibomianitis, Cataract, Trabeculectomy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Raju is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Ginny L. Kullman
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Ginny L. Kullman
    Ophthalmology
    Referral required

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (6.4 miles away)
    504-842-3995
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Ginny Kullman is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Kullman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, and Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1. Dr. Kullman is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology. Dr. Kullman is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cataract
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Vision Center - Ochsner Health Center - Metairie

    2005 Veterans Memorial Blvd., 
    Metairie, LA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    504-842-3995
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jeffrey Guillmette is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Guillmette is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Glaucoma, and Dry Eye Syndrome. Dr. Guillmette is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology. Dr. Guillmette is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cataract
    Experienced in Cataract
    Referral may be required

    Office

    608 Terry Pkwy, 
    Gretna, LA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    504-361-3937
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Joseph Thompson is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Gretna, Louisiana. Dr. Thompson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Hereditary Keratitis, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). Dr. Thompson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cataract

    Dr. Maria D. Bernal
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Cataract

    Dr. Maria D. Bernal
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    St Charles Specialty Hospital

    3700 Saint Charles Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    504-412-1200
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Maria Bernal is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Bernal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Keratitis, Neuroretinitis, Neurotrophic Keratitis, and Blepharitis. Dr. Bernal is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cataract

    Dr. Taylor S. Phelps
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Cataract

    Dr. Taylor S. Phelps
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    St Charles Specialty Hospital

    3700 Saint Charles Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    504-412-1200
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Taylor Phelps is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Phelps is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Cataract, and Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome. Dr. Phelps is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cataract

    Dr. Maria A. Reinoso
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Cataract

    Dr. Maria A. Reinoso
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    St Charles Specialty Hospital

    3700 Saint Charles Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    504-412-1200
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Maria Reinoso is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Reinoso is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Retinopathy, Kallikrein Hypertension, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). Dr. Reinoso is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Cataract?

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

    When should I see a Cataract doctor near gretna, LA?

    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 near gretna, LA?

    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 near gretna, LA?

    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 near gretna, LA?

    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 near gretna, LA?

    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 near gretna, LA?

    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 near gretna, LA?

    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 near gretna, LA?

    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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