Overview
Dr. Creed received his undergraduate degree from LSU in Baton Rouge and earned his medical degree from LSU in New Orleans, where he was President of the American Medical Association Student Chapter, Aesculapian Honor Society. He completed an externship at the American Hospital of Paris in Neuilly, France. After his internship and ophthalmology residency at Ochsner, he completed a retina and vitreous fellowship at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Creed is board certified in ophthalmology and has been on staff at Ochsner since 2001.
Dr. Creed is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Retinopathy, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Retinal Artery Occlusion.
Dr. Creed is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology. Dr. Creed is currently accepting new patients.
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10310 The Grove Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70836
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. John C. Creed
How do I make an appointment with Dr. John C. Creed?
You can book an appointment with Dr. John C. Creed by calling their office at 225-761-5200. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. John C. Creed a top-rated expert for Diabetic Retinopathy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. John C. Creed is classified as an Distinguished expert for Diabetic Retinopathy, 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 C. Creed specialize in?
While Dr. John C. Creed is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Diabetic Retinopathy, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. John C. Creed accept my insurance?
Dr. John C. Creed accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 225-761-5200 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
- Distinguished
- Diabetic RetinopathyDr. Creed isDistinguished. Learn about Diabetic Retinopathy.
- Advanced
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
- Cone DystrophyDr. Creed isAdvanced. Learn about Cone Dystrophy.
- Cone Rod Dystrophy Amelogenesis Imperfecta
- Cone-Rod DystrophyDr. Creed isAdvanced. Learn about Cone-Rod Dystrophy.
- Doyne Honeycomb Retinal Dystrophy
- Geographic AtrophyDr. Creed isAdvanced. Learn about Geographic Atrophy.
- Experienced
- Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD)
- Allergic ConjunctivitisDr. Creed isExperienced. Learn about Allergic Conjunctivitis.
- Anton SyndromeDr. Creed isExperienced. Learn about Anton Syndrome.
- Bietti Crystalline Dystrophy (BCD)Dr. Creed isExperienced. Learn about Bietti Crystalline Dystrophy (BCD).
- CataractDr. Creed isExperienced. Learn about Cataract.
- Central Serous ChorioretinopathyDr. Creed isExperienced. Learn about Central Serous Chorioretinopathy.
