Summary

Dr. Alejandro Leon is an ophthalmologist with 25 years of experience treating eye conditions in patients of all ages. They earned their medical degree from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana Bogota Facultad De Medicina and completed their residency training at Vanderbilt University. Dr. Leon is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing them to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Leon practices at Manning Family Childrens in New Orleans, Louisiana, where they focus on pediatric and specialty eye care. They treat conditions such as retinopathy of prematurity in newborns, crossed eyes, and farsightedness. Dr. Leon performs comprehensive eye exams, uses advanced imaging to examine the retina, and conducts detailed examinations of the eye's interior structures. Patients have given Dr. Leon an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 25 years of experience
  • 13 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Vanderbilt University
  • 2 specialties
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location

Office Location

Dr. Alejandro Leon

200 Henry Clay AveNew Orleans, LA 70118
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Dr. Alejandro Leon, MDDr. Neil F. Notaroberto, MDDr. Chad Michael CaplanDr. An Hoai Nguyen
OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.2 
25 Years of Experience 34 Years of Experience 6 Years of Experience 17 Years of Experience
Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish
New Orleans , LASlidell , LAMetairie , LABogalusa , LA
Med School: Pontificia Universidad Javeriana Bogota Facultad De Medicina Med School: George Washington University School Of Medicine & Health Sciences Med School: Tulane University School Of Medicine Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Alejandro Leon

  • Aetna
  • Ambetter
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • Envolve Benefit Options
  • Gilsbar 360 Alliance
  • Humana
  • Peoples Health
  • Priority Health
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Alejandro Leon has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Alejandro Leon has the following 10 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Ophthalmologist
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

25 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Louisiana, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Vanderbilt University

Medical School

Pontificia Universidad Javeriana Bogota Facultad De MedicinaGraduated in 2001

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Which hospitals is Dr. Alejandro Leon affiliated with?
Dr. Alejandro Leon is affiliated with Manning Family Childrens.

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