The 20 Best Papilledema Doctors Near Me in Louisiana, US

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 94 doctor with experience in Papilledema near Louisiana, US. Of these, 82 are Experienced, 10 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    Experienced in Papilledema

    Dr. Ashley A. Wheat
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Papilledema

    Dr. Ashley A. Wheat
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    WK Eye Institute Pierremont

    7607 Youree Dr, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    318-389-8457
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Ashley Wheat is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Wheat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dry Eye Syndrome, Entropion, Eyelid Bump, and Chalazion. Dr. Wheat is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Papilledema
    Experienced in Papilledema
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    Willis Knighton Eye Institute North

    2611 Greenwood Rd, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    318-216-8526
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Wyche Coleman-Iii is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Coleman-Iii 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 Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Astigmatism, Glaucoma, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Coleman-Iii is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Papilledema
    Experienced in Papilledema
    Referral may be required

    Willis Knighton Zaffater Eye Center

    2449 Hospital Dr Ste 460, 
    Bossier City, LA 
    318-381-8503
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Norman Zaffater is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Bossier City, Louisiana. Dr. Zaffater is rated as an Experienced 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 Allergic Conjunctivitis, Cataract, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Interstitial Keratitis. Dr. Zaffater is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Papilledema

    Dr. David D. Bryan
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Papilledema

    Dr. David D. Bryan
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    WK Eye Institute Pierremont

    7607 Youree Dr, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    318-771-7096
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    David Bryan is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Bryan is rated as an Experienced 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 Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Interstitial Keratitis, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Cataract. Dr. Bryan is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Papilledema

    Dr. Bryan J. Vekovius
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Papilledema

    Dr. Bryan J. Vekovius
    Ophthalmology
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    Bryan Vekovius M.D. LLC

    450 Ashley Ridge Blvd, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    318-221-2651
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    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 Atrophy Type 1, and Optic Nerve Atrophy. Dr. Vekovius is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Papilledema
    Distinguished in Papilledema
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    Optics Unlimited Inc

    720 Cypress St, 
    Sulphur, LA 
    337-625-8948
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Charles Thompson is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Sulphur, 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. Dr. Thompson is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Papilledema

    Dr. Keith E. Kellum
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Papilledema

    Dr. Keith E. Kellum
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required
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    Southern Eye Institute

    446 Corporate Dr, 
    Houma, LA 
    985-872-5577
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    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. Dr. Kellum is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Papilledema

    Dr. Joseph Guarnieri
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Papilledema

    Dr. Joseph Guarnieri
    Ophthalmology
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    Joseph Guarnieri

    1111 Medical Center Blvd Ste N213, 
    Marrero, LA 
    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 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). Dr. Guarnieri is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Papilledema

    Dr. John J. Brinkley
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Papilledema

    Dr. John J. Brinkley
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Lsuhsc Shreveport

    1501 Kings Hwy, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    318-675-5010
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    John Brinkley is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. 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 Nerve Atrophy, Optic Atrophy Type 1, Papilledema, and Increased Intracranial Pressure. Dr. Brinkley is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Papilledema

    Dr. Daniel J. Dodson
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Papilledema

    Dr. Daniel J. Dodson
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    The Optical Shoppe

    1615 SW Railroad Ave, 
    Hammond, LA 
    985-345-0050
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    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. Dr. Dodson is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Papilledema

    Dr. Mary C. Clemons
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Papilledema

    Dr. Mary C. Clemons
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Shreveport Eye Clinic A Medical Corp.

    471 Ashley Ridge Blvd, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    318-861-4009
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    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. Dr. Clemons is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Papilledema
    Advanced in Papilledema
    Referral may be required

    Optics Unlimited Inc

    720 Cypress St, 
    Sulphur, LA 
    337-625-8948
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Margaret Carter is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Sulphur, 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. Dr. Carter is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Papilledema

    Dr. Andrew W. Lawton
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Papilledema

    Dr. Andrew W. Lawton
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Clinic Foundation

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    504-842-3995
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    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. Dr. Lawton is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Papilledema
    Advanced in Papilledema
    Referral may be required

    Terrebonne Parish Hospital Service District #1

    8166 Main St, 
    Houma, LA 
    985-873-4141
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Donald Gervais is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Houma, 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. Dr. Gervais is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Papilledema
    Advanced in Papilledema
    Referral may be required

    Desai Eye Care

    155 Hospital Dr Ste 300, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    337-235-6263
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    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. Dr. Keating is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Papilledema

    Dr. Maria T. Vives
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Papilledema

    Dr. Maria T. Vives
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1437 Amelia St, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    504-899-4005
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    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. Dr. Vives is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Papilledema
    Experienced in Papilledema
    Referral may be required

    Office

    4545 Bluebonnet Blvd Ste A, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    225-523-7624
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    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. Dr. Kilpatrick is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Papilledema

    Dr. Jordan M. Burnham
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Papilledema

    Dr. Jordan M. Burnham
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Louisiana Retina A Professional Medical Corp.

    303 Veterans Blvd Ste A, 
    Denham Springs, LA 
    225-523-7624
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    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. Dr. Burnham is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Papilledema
    Experienced in Papilledema
    Referral may be required

    Optics Unlimited Inc.

    277 N Highway 171 Ste 4, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
    337-310-0775
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Lewis Murray-Iv is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Murray-Iv 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. Dr. Murray-Iv is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Papilledema
    Experienced in Papilledema
    Referral may be required

    St Charles Specialty Hospital

    3700 Saint Charles Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    504-412-1200
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Christine Connolly is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Connolly is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. 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.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 do I find the best Papilledema doctor in Louisiana, US?

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

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    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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