Overview
Alejandro Leon is an Ophthalmologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Leon is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Coloboma of Iris, Amblyopia, Strabismus, and Lenz Microphthalmia Syndrome.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 13 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
200 Henry Clay Ave, New Orleans, LA 70118
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Leon has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Alejandro Leon
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Alejandro Leon?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Alejandro Leon by calling their office at 504-896-9426. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Alejandro Leon a top-rated expert for Coloboma of Iris?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Alejandro Leon is classified as an Advanced expert for Coloboma of Iris, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Alejandro Leon specialize in?
While Dr. Alejandro Leon is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Coloboma of Iris, Amblyopia, and Strabismus. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Alejandro Leon participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Alejandro Leon has published 13 articles and abstracts on conditions like Coloboma of Iris. You can view a list of Dr. Alejandro Leon's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Alejandro Leon accept my insurance?
Dr. Alejandro Leon accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 504-896-9426 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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
- Advanced
- AmblyopiaDr. Leon isAdvanced. Learn about Amblyopia.
- Coloboma of IrisDr. Leon isAdvanced. Learn about Coloboma of Iris.
- Experienced
- AstigmatismDr. Leon isExperienced. Learn about Astigmatism.
- Baller-Gerold SyndromeDr. Leon isExperienced. Learn about Baller-Gerold Syndrome.
- ColobomaDr. Leon isExperienced. Learn about Coloboma.
- Coloboma of Optic NerveDr. Leon isExperienced. Learn about Coloboma of Optic Nerve.
- Coloboma of Optic PapillaDr. Leon isExperienced. Learn about Coloboma of Optic Papilla.
- Epicanthal FoldsDr. Leon isExperienced. Learn about Epicanthal Folds.