Dr. Katherine Loftfield
Overview
Dr. Loftfield was born in Boston, Massachusetts, and attended the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, participating in the Sophomore Year Abroad Program at Centro Andino, University of New Mexico in Quito, Ecuador. She obtained her bachelors degree in chemistry from Mount Holyoke College in South Hadley, Massachusetts, and earned her medical degree from the University of New Mexico School of Medicine in Albuquerque. Continuing her studies, Dr. Loftfield completed a fellowship in ocular pathology and an internship in medicine-ophthalmology at the University of Utah Hospital in Salt Lake City. She completed her ophthalmology residency at Ochsner, where she served as Chief Resident in her final year, and then completed a glaucoma fellowship at Ochsner and the LSU Eye Center. After completing a retina fellowship at the Sydney Eye Hospital in Sydney, Australia, she worked for Project Orbis as a staff ophthalmologist based on an airplane in Africa and Central America. Dr. Loftfield speaks fluent English and Spanish. She is board certified in ophthalmology and has been on staff at Ochsner since 1990. She is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and her professional interest is in glaucoma related cases. Dr. Loftfield practices at Ochsner's main campus in New Orleans.'.
Dr. Loftfield is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Neuroretinitis.
Dr. Loftfield is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology. Dr. Loftfield is currently accepting new patients.
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1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121
2005 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, LA 70002
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Katherine Loftfield
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Is Dr. Katherine Loftfield a top-rated expert for Glaucoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Katherine Loftfield is classified as an Distinguished expert for Glaucoma, 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. Katherine Loftfield specialize in?
While Dr. Katherine Loftfield is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Glaucoma, Cataract, and Ocular Hypertension (OHT). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Katherine Loftfield accept my insurance?
Dr. Katherine Loftfield accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 504-842-3995 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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