Dr. Robert I. Blem
Overview
Robert Blem is an Ophthalmologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Blem is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Retinal Detachment. Dr. Blem 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.
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Locations
401 Saint Julien Ave, Lafayette, LA 70506
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. Robert I. Blem
Is Dr. Robert I. Blem a top-rated expert for Diabetic Retinopathy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Robert I. Blem 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. Robert I. Blem specialize in?
While Dr. Robert I. Blem 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. Robert I. Blem participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Robert I. Blem has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Diabetic Retinopathy. You can view a list of Dr. Robert I. Blem's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Robert I. Blem accept my insurance?
Dr. Robert I. Blem accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly 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
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)Dr. Blem isDistinguished. Learn about Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).
- Diabetic RetinopathyDr. Blem isDistinguished. Learn about Diabetic Retinopathy.
- Late-Onset Retinal DegenerationDr. Blem isDistinguished. Learn about Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.
- Advanced
- Cone DystrophyDr. Blem isAdvanced. Learn about Cone Dystrophy.
- Cone Rod Dystrophy Amelogenesis Imperfecta
- Cone-Rod DystrophyDr. Blem isAdvanced. Learn about Cone-Rod Dystrophy.
- Doyne Honeycomb Retinal Dystrophy
- Retinal Artery OcclusionDr. Blem isAdvanced. Learn about Retinal Artery Occlusion.
- Retinal DetachmentDr. Blem isAdvanced. Learn about Retinal Detachment.
- Experienced
- CataractDr. Blem isExperienced. Learn about Cataract.
- Central Serous ChorioretinopathyDr. Blem isExperienced. Learn about Central Serous Chorioretinopathy.
- Choroid Plexus CarcinomaDr. Blem isExperienced. Learn about Choroid Plexus Carcinoma.
- EndophthalmitisDr. Blem isExperienced. Learn about Endophthalmitis.
- Geographic AtrophyDr. Blem isExperienced. Learn about Geographic Atrophy.
- GlaucomaDr. Blem isExperienced. Learn about Glaucoma.