Dr. George D. Fivgas, MD | Hammond, LA | Ophthalmologist

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Dr. George Fivgas treats posterior vitreous detachment, age-related macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy, and performs retinal imaging and optical coherence tomography. He has practiced ophthalmology for 32 years and is affiliated with Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center.

Dr. Fivgas completed medical school at Emory University School of Medicine and his residency at Emory Healthcare. He sees patients in Hammond, Louisiana, and speaks English and Spanish. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Fivgas 4.48 out of 5.

Overview based on verified provider data

accepting new patients
4.5

25 Ratings
32 years of experience
speaks English, Spanish
Emory Healthcare
6 written reviews
1 specialty
11 areas of expertise
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Male

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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Dr. Fivgas' Ratings and Reviews

4.5

25 Ratings with 6 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 16 Minutes

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Very caring doctor.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
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June 20th, 2016

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You don't run across a specialist with the bedside manner of Dr. Fivgas, he treated my 5 year old son as I would treat him. He was focused on my sons comfort level and pain level, not on the amount of time he was in the room. Highly recommend him. Truly blessed and thankful Dr. Fivgas was on call that day, because with out him my son would have lost his eye.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

June 1st, 2015

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Dr. Fivgas is a very thorough doctor and one that should come highly recommended. I have been a patient for 5 years now, and can truly say that without his expertise, I would not have my eyesight today. Appointments can be long, but much of this is due to dilation or other pre-exam necessities. It is hard for us to remember that specialists have to take emergency cases on a regular basis, therefore, we may experience a delay. If I were the emergency, I would be grateful to get in and get the required attention necessary.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

April 15th, 2015

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Nice doctor..well behave...knows what is the actual problem and diagnosis

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

December 11th, 2014

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Very thorough Doctor. Has done surgery twice on my torn retina. Am very please with this doctor. Some patiences may not think he's overlyfriendly, but I only care about his knowledge and steady hand when using a lazor on me. He's a great doctor.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

August 4th, 2014

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Dr has no bedside manner. Unaware of where you are in the office. No organization

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

Had a good bedside manner

July 3rd, 2013

Eye Medical Center

1615 SW Railroad AveHammond, LA 70403

Tel: (985) 345-0050

Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed


Dr. George Demetrios Fivgas, MD	Dr. Neil F. Notaroberto, MD	Dr. Avit John Gremillion III, MD	Dr. Keith Edward Cangelosi, MD
Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.5 (25 Ratings)	4.2 (36 Ratings)	4.2 (11 Ratings)	4.3 (8 Ratings)
32 Years of Experience	34 Years of Experience	29 Years of Experience	43 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English
Hammond , LA	Slidell , LA	Biloxi , MS	Covington , LA
Med School: Emory University School Of Medicine	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
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Accepts Medicare
Accepts Medicaid

Ophthalmology

Blindness
Cataract
Diabetic Retinopathy
Eye Exam
Eye Pain
Glaucoma
Lasik Surgery
Macular Degeneration
Retina Surgery
Retinal Disorders
Vision Issues

Dr. George Demetrios Fivgas holds an expired medical license in the state of Louisiana.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Louisiana that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Emory Healthcare.

Medical School

Graduated from Emory University School Of Medicine in 1994.

NPI Number

Dr. Fivgas' NPI number is 1790787448.

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What languages does Dr. George Fivgas speak?: Dr. George Fivgas speaks English and Spanish.
Where is Dr. George Fivgas's office located?: Dr. George Fivgas's office is located at 1615 SW Railroad Ave, Hammond, LA, 70403.
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