Summary

Debra LaPrad, M.D.

Dr. Debra LaPrad is a board-certified ophthalmologist, with an emphasis in oculoplastics or "eye plastics." She practices general ophthalmology at Eye Associates of the South's clinic in Biloxi and Ocean Springs, Mississippi.

As a comprehensive ophthalmologist, she performs a wide variety of services - from routine annual eye exams, to diabetic exams, from correcting eyelid disorders to treating glaucoma. She treats both adult and pediatric patients, including entire families.

Eye surgeries Dr. LaPrad performs include lesion removals, glaucoma, plastics, lid surgeries, and cataracts. She performs medical Botox treatments, usually to treat spasms. She also manages some surgeries, pre-op or post-op, for other ophthalmologists.

An Alabama native, Dr. LaPrad completed her Residency in Ophthalmology at Louisiana State University and the Ochsner Program in New Orleans. She earned her medical degree at the University of Alabama School of Medicine in Birmingham and took her internship in Preliminary Medicine at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans.

She earlier earned a Bachelor of Science Degree n Biology, graduating magna cum laude at Troy State University in Troy, Ala.

Dr. LaPrad is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. She is a member of various medical societies that include the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery. She is licensed to practice in the State of Mississippi.

Her medical presentations include "Long Term Safety of Botox."

Eye Associates of the South accepts most insurance.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.9
  • 20 years of experience
  • 20 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • Tulane University School Of Medicine
  • 16 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 7 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Dr. Debra Gail Laprad has 7 locations

Eye Associates Of The South

1085 TOMMY MUNRO DRBILOXI, MS 39532
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 - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Eye Associates Of The South — Ocean Spring

14000 Big Ridge Rd Ste ABiloxi, MS 39532

Eye Associates Of The South — Gulfport

15277 Creosote RdGulfport, MS 39503

Pascagoula Hospital

2809 Denny AvePascagoula, MS 39581

Ocean Springs Hospital

3109 Bienville BlvdOcean Springs, MS 39564

Ocean Springs Surgical And Endoscopy Center

3301 Bienville BlvdOcean Springs, MS 39564
Mon6:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue6:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed6:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu6:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri6:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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4.9 
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20 Years of Experience 36 Years of Experience 67 Years of Experience 19 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English, Spanish
BILOXI , MSOcean Springs , MSPEMBROKE PINES , FLKeesler Afb , MS
Med School: Tulane University School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine Med School: University Central Del Caribe School Of Medicine Med School: Midwestern University-Arizona College Of Osteopathic Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Debra Gail Laprad

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi
  • CHAMPVA
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Envolve Benefit Options
  • HealthSmart
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Priority Health
  • Transamerica
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Debra Gail Laprad has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Debra Gail Laprad has the following 9 areas of expertise

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

Certifications, License, & Education

20 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Mississippi, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Tulane University School Of MedicineGraduated in 2010
University Of Alabama School Of MedicineGraduated in 2006

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Where is Dr. Debra Laprad's office located?
Dr. Debra Laprad's office is located at 1085 TOMMY MUNRO DR, BILOXI, MS, 39532.
Which hospitals is Dr. Debra Laprad affiliated with?
Dr. Debra Laprad is affiliated with Memorial Hospital Biloxi.

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