Overview
Kyle Acosta is an Ophthalmologist and a Plastic Surgeon in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Acosta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Basal Cell Skin Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Entropion, Blocked Tear Duct, Benign Essential Blepharospasm, and Ptosis. Dr. Acosta is currently accepting new patients.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
Insurance
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Accepted insurance plans:
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- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
185 Greenbriar Blvd, Covington, LA 70433
185 Greenbrier Blvd, Covington, LA 70433
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
Stephen Antrobus is a Dermatologist and a Plastic Surgeon in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Antrobus is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Basal Cell Skin Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Basal Cell Skin Cancer, and Melanoma. Dr. Antrobus is currently accepting new patients.
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Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans
Shoichiro Tanaka, MD, MPH, is a plastic, reconstructive, and hand Surgeon at Ochsner Health. Dr. Tanaka has expertise in aesthetic surgery, head-to-toe reconstruction for cancer, trauma, and infection, as well as complex hand and wrist surgery, limb salvage, and peripheral nerve surgery, offering comprehensive patient-centered care for various medical and surgical needs. Dr. Tanaka earned his medical degree from Texas A&M University College of Medicine and went on to complete his general surgery residency at the Ochsner Clinic in New Orleans. He completed his plastic surgery training at Summa Health in Akron, Ohio, and then pursued a hand and microsurgery fellowship at the Christine M. Kleinert Institute in Louisville, Kentucky. He is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery, American Board of Plastic Surgery, and has a Subspecialty Certification in Hand Surgery. Dr. Tanaka actively participates in the American Society of Plastic Surgery, American Society for Surgery of the Hand, International Plastic Surgery Research Council, and European Facial Plastic Surgery to stay updated on medical advancements. Dr. Tanaka is dedicated to addressing the medical needs of their patients while understanding individual concerns and goals. He has been practicing at Ochsner since 2025. Outside of medicine, he enjoys spending time with his family, traveling and cooking global cuisine. Dr. Tanaka is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Basal Cell Skin Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Dupuytren Contracture, Hernia, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Basal Cell Skin Cancer, and Mastectomy.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- EntropionDr. Acosta isDistinguished. Learn about Entropion.
- Advanced
- Benign Essential BlepharospasmDr. Acosta isAdvanced. Learn about Benign Essential Blepharospasm.
- Blocked Tear DuctDr. Acosta isAdvanced. Learn about Blocked Tear Duct.
- Experienced
- Basal Cell Skin CancerDr. Acosta isExperienced. Learn about Basal Cell Skin Cancer.
- ChemosisDr. Acosta isExperienced. Learn about Chemosis.
- Dry Eye SyndromeDr. Acosta isExperienced. Learn about Dry Eye Syndrome.
- Eyelid BumpDr. Acosta isExperienced. Learn about Eyelid Bump.
- Eyelid DroopingDr. Acosta isExperienced. Learn about Eyelid Drooping.
- MeibomianitisDr. Acosta isExperienced. Learn about Meibomianitis.