The 20 Best Geographic Atrophy Doctors Near Me in Baton Rouge, LA

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The 20 Best Geographic Atrophy Doctors near Baton Rouge, LA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 21 doctor with experience in Geographic Atrophy near Baton Rouge, LA. Of these, 16 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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21 providers found
    Distinguished in Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. George Fivgas
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. George Fivgas
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 3000, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    225-765-6565
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    George Fivgas is an Ophthalmologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Fivgas is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Choroid Plexus Carcinoma, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Diabetic Retinopathy.

    Advanced in Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. Jamie Hatcher
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. Jamie Hatcher
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 3000, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    225-768-9300
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jamie Hatcher is an Ophthalmologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Hatcher is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Retinal Artery Occlusion.

    Advanced in Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. Adam Janot
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. Adam Janot
    Ophthalmology

    Vitreoretinal Institute A Medical Corp.

    7698 Goodwood Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    225-927-8141
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Adam Janot is an Ophthalmologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Janot is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Geographic Atrophy.

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    Advanced in Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. John C. Creed
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. John C. Creed
    Ophthalmology

    Ochsner Medical Complex - The Grove

    10310 The Grove Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    225-761-5200
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Creed received his undergraduate degree from LSU in Baton Rouge and earned his medical degree from LSU in New Orleans, where he was President of the American Medical Association Student Chapter, Aesculapian Honor Society. He completed an externship at the American Hospital of Paris in Neuilly, France. After his internship and ophthalmology residency at Ochsner, he completed a retina and vitreous fellowship at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Creed is board certified in ophthalmology and has been on staff at Ochsner since 2001. Dr. Creed is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Retinal Artery Occlusion.

    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. Allen Pearce
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. Allen Pearce
    Ophthalmology

    Eye Medical Center Apmc

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 4000, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    225-765-6565
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Allen Pearce is an Ophthalmologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Pearce is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Glaucoma, Chalazion, and Eyelid Bump.

    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. Suzanne Smith
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. Suzanne Smith
    Ophthalmology

    Eye Medical Center Apmc

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 4000, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    225-766-7441
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Suzanne Smith is an Ophthalmologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Glaucoma, Cataract, and Presbyopia.

    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. Jeremy Wood
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. Jeremy Wood
    Ophthalmology

    Eye Medical Center Apmc

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 4000, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    225-765-6565
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jeremy Wood is an Ophthalmologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Wood is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Glaucoma, Presbyopia, and Astigmatism.

    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. David Fargason
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. David Fargason
    Ophthalmology

    Eye Medical Center Apmc

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 4000, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    225-766-7441
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    David Fargason is an Ophthalmologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Fargason is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Glaucoma, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Ocular Hypertension (OHT).

    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. Fay Woo
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. Fay Woo
    Ophthalmology

    Eye Medical Center Apmc

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 4000, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    225-765-6565
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Fay Woo is an Ophthalmologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Woo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Cataract, Glaucoma, Presbyopia, and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.

    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. Philip Ehrlich
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. Philip Ehrlich
    Ophthalmology

    Eye Medical Center Apmc

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 4000, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    225-262-8141
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Philip Ehrlich is an Ophthalmologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Ehrlich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Cataract, and Dry Eye Syndrome.

    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. Hilliard Haik
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. Hilliard Haik
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 1002, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    225-766-7441
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Hilliard Haik is an Ophthalmologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Haik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Chalazion, Eyelid Bump, and Cataract.

    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. Victor Oliver
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. Victor Oliver
    Ophthalmology

    Eye Specialists Of Louisiana LLC

    6220 Perkins Rd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    225-768-7777
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Victor Oliver is an Ophthalmologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Oliver is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Glaucoma, Strabismus, and Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye).

    Advanced in Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. John Couvillion
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. John Couvillion
    Ophthalmology

    Retina & Vitreous Of Louisiana Inc.

    10202 Jefferson Hwy Ste D, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    225-768-8833
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    John Couvillion is an Ophthalmologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Couvillion is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Retinal Artery Occlusion, Retinal Vein Occlusion, Retinal Detachment, and Hyphema.

    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. Charles Williamson
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. Charles Williamson
    Ophthalmology

    Outpatient Surgery Center For Sight

    550 Connell Park Ln, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (5.4 miles away)
    225-924-2020
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Charles Williamson is an Ophthalmologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Williamson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Presbyopia, and Glaucoma.

    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. William Williamson
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. William Williamson
    Ophthalmology

    Outpatient Surgery Center For Sight

    550 Connell Park Ln, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (5.4 miles away)
    225-924-2020
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    William Williamson is an Ophthalmologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Williamson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, Presbyopia, and Glaucoma.

    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. Nicholas Frisard
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. Nicholas Frisard
    Ophthalmology

    Baton Rouge Clinic A Medical Corp.

    7373 Perkins Rd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    225-769-4044
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Nicholas Frisard is an Ophthalmologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Frisard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, Eyelid Bump, and Chalazion.

    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. Joshua Pahng
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. Joshua Pahng
    Ophthalmology

    Vista Surgical Hospital

    9032 Perkins Rd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (6.9 miles away)
    225-768-5842
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Joshua Pahng is an Ophthalmologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Pahng is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Kallikrein Hypertension, and Vitrectomy.

    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. David Kilpatrick
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. David Kilpatrick
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    4545 Bluebonnet Blvd Ste A, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    225-523-7624
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    David Kilpatrick is an Ophthalmologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Kilpatrick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Artery Occlusion, and Trabeculectomy.

    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. Jorge Jimenez
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. Jorge Jimenez
    Ophthalmology

    Retina & Vitreous Of Louisiana Inc.

    10202 Jefferson Hwy Ste D, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    225-768-8833
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Offers Telehealth

    Jorge Jimenez is an Ophthalmologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Jimenez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Retinal Artery Occlusion, and Vitrectomy.

    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. Waldemar Torres
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. Waldemar Torres
    Ophthalmology

    Retina & Vitreous Of Louisiana Inc.

    10202 Jefferson Hwy Ste D, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    225-768-8833
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Waldemar Torres is an Ophthalmologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Torres is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Retinal Vein Occlusion.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    When should I see a Geographic Atrophy doctor near Baton Rouge, 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 Geographic Atrophy doctor near Baton Rouge, 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 Geographic Atrophy doctor near Baton Rouge, LA?

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    How does MediFind rank Geographic Atrophy doctors near Baton Rouge, 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 Geographic Atrophy doctors near Baton Rouge, 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 Geographic Atrophy doctor near Baton Rouge, 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 Geographic Atrophy doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Geographic Atrophy 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 Geographic Atrophy doctor near Baton Rouge, 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 Geographic Atrophy 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 Geographic Atrophy 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 Geographic Atrophy doctors near Baton Rouge, LA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Geographic Atrophy 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 Geographic Atrophy doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Geographic Atrophy 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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