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    MediFind found 25 doctor with experience in Retinitis Pigmentosa near New Orleans, LA. Of these, 22 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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      Advanced in Retinitis Pigmentosa
      Ophthalmology
      Advanced in Retinitis Pigmentosa
      Ophthalmology

      Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans Faculty G

      2832 Burdette St, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Maria Reinoso is an Ophthalmologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Reinoso is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinitis Pigmentosa. Her top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Kallikrein Hypertension, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). Dr. Reinoso is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Retinitis Pigmentosa
      Ophthalmology
      Advanced in Retinitis Pigmentosa
      Ophthalmology

      Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

      1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (4.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Dr. Anthony Mazzulla is an ophthalmologist specializing in retina and vitreous surgery. He was born in Oak Park, Illinois and his interest in eye disease began at an early age. Dr. Mazzulla comes from a family of eye care professionals, and his father and older sister are both optometrists. He obtained his bachelor's degree with honors and his medical degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago as part of the combined medical program, Guaranteed Professional Program Admissions (GPPA). He completed his transitional year internship at West Suburban Hospital in Oak Park, IL. He went on to complete a three-year residency in ophthalmology at the University of Chicago. Dr. Mazzulla is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinitis Pigmentosa. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Artery Occlusion, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Vitrectomy.

      Advanced in Retinitis Pigmentosa
      Ophthalmology
      Advanced in Retinitis Pigmentosa
      Ophthalmology

      Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

      1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (4.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Dr. Joseph Benevento is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in the medical and surgical management of diseases affecting the retina and vitreous. He comes to Ochsner Health with years of experience in clinical practice and training residents and fellows at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary and the Yale Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences. His clinical interests include age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachments, retinal vascular disease, ocular trauma, and other disorders of the retina. Dr. Benevento is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinitis Pigmentosa. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Detachment, Retinal Artery Occlusion, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Vitrectomy.

      Are you looking for a specific type of Retinitis Pigmentosa?

      Common conditions include: X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa (XLRP)

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      Experienced in Retinitis Pigmentosa
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Retinitis Pigmentosa
      Ophthalmology

      Administrators Of The Tulane Educational Fund

      1415 Tulane Ave, Fl 4, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (0.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      David Hinkle is an Ophthalmologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Hinkle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinitis Pigmentosa. His top areas of expertise are Uveitis, Endophthalmitis, Neuroretinitis, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Hinkle is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Retinitis Pigmentosa
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Retinitis Pigmentosa
      Ophthalmology

      Ochsner Health Center - Baptist Napoleon Medical Plaza

      2820 Napoleon Ave, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Pulin Shah is an Ophthalmologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinitis Pigmentosa. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, and Fuchs Dystrophy. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Retinitis Pigmentosa
      Experienced in Retinitis Pigmentosa

      Leader Balkan And Hendricks Apmc

      3434 Prytania St, Suite 250, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Clifford Hendricks is an Ophthalmologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Hendricks is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinitis Pigmentosa. His top areas of expertise are Allergic Conjunctivitis, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), Subconjunctival Hemorrhage, and Cataract. Dr. Hendricks is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Retinitis Pigmentosa
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Retinitis Pigmentosa
      Ophthalmology

      Leader Balkan And Hendricks Apmc

      3434 Prytania St, Suite 250, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Matthew Bolton is an Ophthalmologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Bolton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinitis Pigmentosa. His top areas of expertise are Blepharitis, Cataract, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis. Dr. Bolton is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Retinitis Pigmentosa
      Experienced in Retinitis Pigmentosa

      Leader Balkan And Hendricks Apmc

      3434 Prytania St, Suite 250, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Lena Al-Dujaili is an Ophthalmologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Al-Dujaili is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinitis Pigmentosa. Her top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Cataract, Blepharitis, and Meibomianitis. Dr. Al-Dujaili is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Retinitis Pigmentosa
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Retinitis Pigmentosa
      Ophthalmology

      Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans Faculty G

      3700 Saint Charles Ave, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Joshua Pahng is an Ophthalmologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Pahng is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinitis Pigmentosa. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Kallikrein Hypertension, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Pahng is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Retinitis Pigmentosa
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Retinitis Pigmentosa
      Ophthalmology

      Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

      1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (4.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Sidharth Puri is an Ophthalmologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Puri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinitis Pigmentosa. His top areas of expertise are Retinal Artery Occlusion, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Puri is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Retinitis Pigmentosa
      Experienced in Retinitis Pigmentosa

      Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

      1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (4.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Jonathan Nussdorf is an Ophthalmologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Nussdorf is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinitis Pigmentosa. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Cataract, and Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome. Dr. Nussdorf is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Retinitis Pigmentosa
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Retinitis Pigmentosa
      Ophthalmology
      1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (4.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Laurence Arend is an Ophthalmologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Arend is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinitis Pigmentosa. His top areas of expertise are CMV Retinitis, Retinal Vein Occlusion, Diabetic Retinopathy, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Vitrectomy.

      Experienced in Retinitis Pigmentosa
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Retinitis Pigmentosa
      Ophthalmology

      Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

      1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (4.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Ginny Kullman is an Ophthalmologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Kullman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinitis Pigmentosa. Her top areas of expertise are Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, and Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1. Dr. Kullman is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Retinitis Pigmentosa
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Retinitis Pigmentosa
      Ophthalmology

      Joseph Guarnieri

      1111 Medical Ctr Blvd, Suite N213, 
      Marrero, LA 
       (4.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Joseph Guarnieri is an Ophthalmologist in Marrero, Louisiana. Dr. Guarnieri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinitis Pigmentosa. His top areas of expertise are Interstitial Keratitis, Astigmatism, Allergic Conjunctivitis, and Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye). Dr. Guarnieri is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Retinitis Pigmentosa
      Experienced in Retinitis Pigmentosa

      Joseph Guarnieri

      1111 Medical Ctr Blvd, Suite N213, 
      Marrero, LA 
       (4.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Rudolph Franklin is an Ophthalmologist in Marrero, Louisiana. Dr. Franklin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinitis Pigmentosa. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Norrie Disease, and Autosomal Dominant Vitreoretinochoroidopathy. Dr. Franklin is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Retinitis Pigmentosa
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Retinitis Pigmentosa
      Ophthalmology

      Heitmeier Physicians Optical

      1111 Medical Ctr Blvd, Suite 111, 
      Marrero, LA 
       (4.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Jared Vincent is an Ophthalmologist in Marrero, Louisiana. Dr. Vincent is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinitis Pigmentosa. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Glaucoma, Eyelid Bump, and Meibomianitis. Dr. Vincent is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Retinitis Pigmentosa
      Experienced in Retinitis Pigmentosa

      Ochsner Vision Center - Ochsner Health Center - Metairie

      2005 Veterans Memorial Blvd., 
      Metairie, LA 
       (5.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Jeffrey Guillmette is an Ophthalmologist in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Guillmette is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinitis Pigmentosa. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Glaucoma, and Dry Eye Syndrome. Dr. Guillmette is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Retinitis Pigmentosa
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Retinitis Pigmentosa
      Ophthalmology

      Caplan Eye Clinic A Professional Medical Corporation

      3409 N Hullen St, Suite 100, 
      Metairie, LA 
       (6.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Brett Budden is an Ophthalmologist in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Budden is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinitis Pigmentosa. His top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Retinal Artery Occlusion. Dr. Budden is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Retinitis Pigmentosa
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Retinitis Pigmentosa
      Ophthalmology

      Eyecare Providers, LLC

      4324 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Suite 107, 
      Metairie, LA 
       (7.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Donald Cerise is an Ophthalmologist in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Cerise is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinitis Pigmentosa. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Chalazion, Eyelid Bump, and Choroid Plexus Carcinoma. Dr. Cerise is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Retinitis Pigmentosa
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Retinitis Pigmentosa
      Ophthalmology

      Eyecare Providers, LLC

      4324 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Suite 107, 
      Metairie, LA 
       (7.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Scott Lanoux is an Ophthalmologist in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Lanoux is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinitis Pigmentosa. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Chalazion, Glaucoma, and Eyelid Bump. Dr. Lanoux is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 01/09/2026

      What is the definition of Retinitis Pigmentosa?

      Retinitis pigmentosa is an eye disease in which there is damage to the retina. The retina is the layer of tissue at the back of the inner eye. This layer converts light images to nerve signals and sends them to the brain.

      When should I see a Retinitis Pigmentosa doctor near New Orleans, 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 Retinitis Pigmentosa doctor near New Orleans, 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 does MediFind rank Retinitis Pigmentosa doctors near New Orleans, 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 Retinitis Pigmentosa doctors near New Orleans, 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 Retinitis Pigmentosa doctor near New Orleans, 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 Retinitis Pigmentosa doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Retinitis Pigmentosa 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 Retinitis Pigmentosa doctor near New Orleans, 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 Retinitis Pigmentosa 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 Retinitis Pigmentosa 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 Retinitis Pigmentosa doctors near New Orleans, LA?

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

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Retinitis Pigmentosa 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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