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4 Ratings
Summary
Dr. Katherine Loftfield is an ophthalmologist with over four decades of experience treating eye conditions and vision disorders. She earned her medical degree from the University of New Mexico and completed her internship at University of Utah Hospital in 1985. Dr. Loftfield then pursued specialized training with a residency at Ochsner Clinic Foundation in 1988, followed by fellowships at both Ochsner Clinic Foundation and Sydney Eye Hospital in 1989. She provides care in English for her patients.
Located in New Orleans, Louisiana, Dr. Loftfield focuses on treating glaucoma and cataracts. She performs comprehensive vision tests to assess overall eye health and visual field testing to detect changes in peripheral vision. Tonometry is another key procedure she uses to measure eye pressure, which helps diagnose and monitor glaucoma. Patients consistently rate her care highly, giving her an average rating of 5.0 out of 5.
Located in New Orleans, Louisiana, Dr. Loftfield focuses on treating glaucoma and cataracts. She performs comprehensive vision tests to assess overall eye health and visual field testing to detect changes in peripheral vision. Tonometry is another key procedure she uses to measure eye pressure, which helps diagnose and monitor glaucoma. Patients consistently rate her care highly, giving her an average rating of 5.0 out of 5.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 43 years of experience
- 5 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Sydney Eye Hospital
- 2 specialties
- 2 areas of expertise
- 1 office location
- Female
Office Location
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| Dr. Katherine Loftfield, MD | Dr. Neil F. Notaroberto, MD | Dr. John William Boyle, MD | Dr. Mary Christine Dantonio, MD |
| Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 43 Years of Experience | 34 Years of Experience | 23 Years of Experience | 30 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks Spanish, English | Speaks Vietnamese, Spanish, English |
| New Orleans , LA | Slidell , LA | Metairie , LA | Metairie , LA |
| Med School: University of New Mexico | Med School: George Washington University School Of Medicine & Health Sciences | Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport | Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Katherine Loftfield
Medical Specialties
Dr. Katherine Loftfield has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Katherine Loftfield has the following 2 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
43 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, Louisiana, 2026, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Fellowship
Sydney Eye Hospital1989
Ochsner Clinic Foundation - GME Office1989
Residency
Ochsner Clinic Foundation - GME Office1988
Internship
University of Utah Hospital1985
Medical School
University of New MexicoGraduated in 1983
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