Overview
John Brinkley is an Ophthalmologist in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Brinkley has been practicing medicine for over 17 years is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Optic Atrophy Type 1, Optic Nerve Atrophy, Papilledema, and Increased Intracranial Pressure.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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1501 Kings Hwy, Shreveport, LA 71103
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. John Brinkley
How do I make an appointment with Dr. John Brinkley?
You can book an appointment with Dr. John Brinkley by calling their office at 318-675-5010. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. John Brinkley a top-rated expert for Optic Atrophy Type 1?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. John Brinkley is classified as an Distinguished expert for Optic Atrophy Type 1, 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. John Brinkley specialize in?
While Dr. John Brinkley is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Optic Atrophy Type 1, Optic Nerve Atrophy, and Papilledema. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. John Brinkley participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. John Brinkley has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Optic Atrophy Type 1. You can view a list of Dr. John Brinkley's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. John Brinkley accept my insurance?
Dr. John Brinkley accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 318-675-5010 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.
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- Distinguished
- Optic Atrophy Type 1Dr. Brinkley isDistinguished. Learn about Optic Atrophy Type 1.
- Optic Nerve AtrophyDr. Brinkley isDistinguished. Learn about Optic Nerve Atrophy.
- Advanced
- Increased Intracranial PressureDr. Brinkley isAdvanced. Learn about Increased Intracranial Pressure.
- Kallikrein HypertensionDr. Brinkley isAdvanced. Learn about Kallikrein Hypertension.
- PapilledemaDr. Brinkley isAdvanced. Learn about Papilledema.
- StrabismusDr. Brinkley isAdvanced. Learn about Strabismus.
- Tolosa Hunt SyndromeDr. Brinkley isAdvanced. Learn about Tolosa Hunt Syndrome.
- Experienced
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)Dr. Brinkley isExperienced. Learn about Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).
- Bell's PalsyDr. Brinkley isExperienced. Learn about Bell's Palsy.
- Benign Essential BlepharospasmDr. Brinkley isExperienced. Learn about Benign Essential Blepharospasm.
- CataractDr. Brinkley isExperienced. Learn about Cataract.
- ChoroideremiaDr. Brinkley isExperienced. Learn about Choroideremia.
- Cone DystrophyDr. Brinkley isExperienced. Learn about Cone Dystrophy.