The 20 Best Papilledema Doctors Near Me in Louisiana, US

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Last Updated: 06/30/2026

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MediFind found 100 doctor with experience in Papilledema near Louisiana, US. Of these, 87 are Experienced, 11 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Bryan Vekovius M.D. LLC

    450 Ashley Ridge Blvd, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bryan Vekovius is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Vekovius is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Entropion, Benign Essential Blepharospasm, Optic Nerve Atrophy, and Optic Atrophy Type 1.

    Distinguished in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Eye Clinic A Professional Medical Corp.

    1767 Imperial Blvd, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Thompson is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Thompson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pterygium, Cataract, Neurotrophic Keratitis, and Glaucoma.

    Experienced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Medical Complex - The Grove

    10310 The Grove Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Retinopathy, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Retinal Artery Occlusion. Dr. Creed is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology. Dr. Creed is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Papilledema
    Experienced in Papilledema
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Lafayette General Neuroscience Center

    136 Hospital Dr, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati , Hindi
    Accepting New Patients

    Shail Thanki is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Thanki is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Horner Syndrome, Stroke, Papilledema, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Thanki is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Papilledema
    Experienced in Papilledema
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Medical Complex - The Grove

    10310 The Grove Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Grenier graduated summa cum laude from LSU in Baton Rouge with an undergraduate degree in biochemistry. He earned his medical degree from LSU in New Orleans, where he was elected to the Aesculapian Honor Society and the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He completed his internship and ophthalmology residency at Ochsner and was recipient of the Outstanding Ophthalmology Resident Award. Dr. Grenier is board certified in ophthalmology and has been on staff at Ochsner since 1991. Dr. Grenier is also fluent in French. Dr. Grenier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Blocked Tear Duct, Cataract, Entropion, and Trabeculectomy. Dr. Grenier is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology. Dr. Grenier is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Joseph Guarnieri

    1111 Medical Center Blvd Ste N213, 
    Marrero, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Guarnieri is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Marrero, Louisiana. Dr. Guarnieri is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. 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).

    Advanced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Lsuhsc Shreveport

    1501 Kings Hwy, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Brinkley is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Brinkley is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Optic Atrophy Type 1, Optic Nerve Atrophy, Papilledema, and Increased Intracranial Pressure.

    Advanced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    The Optical Shoppe

    1615 SW Railroad Ave, 
    Hammond, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Dodson is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Hammond, Louisiana. Dr. Dodson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Subconjunctival Hemorrhage, Eyelid Bump, and Chalazion.

    Advanced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Shreveport Eye Clinic A Medical Corp.

    471 Ashley Ridge Blvd, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mary Clemons is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Clemons is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Dacryoadenitis, Eyelid Bump, and Cataract.

    Advanced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Eye Clinic A Professional Medical Corp.

    1767 Imperial Blvd, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Margaret Carter is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Carter is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. She is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Presbyopia, Glaucoma, and Chalazion.

    Advanced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Clinic Foundation

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Lawton is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Lawton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Strabismus, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Esotropia, and Papilledema.

    Advanced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner University Hospital & Clinics

    2390 W Congress St, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Angela Lewis is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Lewis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Diabetic Retinopathy, Cataract, and Papilledema.

    Advanced in Papilledema
    Advanced in Papilledema
    Referral may be required

    Southeast Neuroscience Center LLC

    128 Neuroscience Ct, 
    Gray, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Donald Gervais is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Gray, Louisiana. Dr. Gervais is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Macrophagic Myofasciitis, Myositis, and Mononeuritis Multiplex.

    Advanced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Desai Eye Care

    155 Hospital Dr Ste 300, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patrick Keating is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Keating is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Keratitis, Cataract, Glaucoma, and Optic Atrophy Type 1.

    Advanced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Southern Eye Institute LLC

    446 Corporate Dr, 
    Houma, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Keith Kellum is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Houma, Louisiana. Dr. Kellum is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Optic Nerve Atrophy.

    Advanced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1437 Amelia St, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maria Vives is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Vives is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Strabismus, Esotropia, Papilledema, and Temporal Arteritis.

    Experienced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    4545 Bluebonnet Blvd Ste A, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Kilpatrick is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Kilpatrick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Artery Occlusion, and Trabeculectomy.

    Experienced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Louisiana Retina A Professional Medical Corp.

    303 Veterans Blvd Ste A, 
    Denham Springs, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jordan Burnham is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Denham Springs, Louisiana. Dr. Burnham is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Detachment, and Vitrectomy.

    Experienced in Papilledema
    Vascular Surgery
    Experienced in Papilledema
    Vascular Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Tulane Orthopedics

    1415 Tulane Ave Fl 4, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ze Zhang is a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Zhang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Dry Eye Syndrome, Trabeculectomy, and Vitrectomy.

    Experienced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Eye Clinic A Professional Medical Corp.

    1767 Imperial Blvd, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lewis Murray is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Murray is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Strabismus, Presbyopia, and Esotropia.

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    Last Updated: 06/30/2026

    What is the definition of Papilledema?

    Papilledema is a condition in which increased pressure in or around the brain (intracranial pressure) causes swelling of the part of the optic nerve inside the eye (optic disc). Symptoms of increased intracranial pressure include headache or nausea and vomiting. Vision problems are not common initially, but may include short flickers of gray vision, blurred or double vision, and decreased field of vision or ability to see colors. Both eyes are usually affected. Papilledema by definition is caused by increased cranial pressure. Diagnosis includes a thorough eye exam by an ophthalmologist. Brain imaging studies (for example CT scan or MRI) are used to find the cause of the increased intracranial pressure.

    When should I see a Papilledema 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 Papilledema 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 does MediFind rank Papilledema 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 Papilledema 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 Papilledema 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 Papilledema doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Papilledema 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 Papilledema 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 Papilledema 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 Papilledema 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 Papilledema doctors in Louisiana, US?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Papilledema 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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