Summary

Dr. Frank Culotta is a board-certified ophthalmologist with internal medicine training who has dedicated nearly five decades to eye care. He earned his medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans and completed his residency at Alton Ochsner Medical Foundation. With 48 years of experience treating patients, Dr. Culotta brings extensive expertise to his practice. He provides care in English to patients throughout the Lafayette area.

Dr. Culotta maintains affiliations with several respected healthcare institutions, including Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center, Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center, and Ochsner University Hospital and Clinics. His practice locations span Lafayette and Lake Charles, Louisiana. He specializes in treating age-related macular degeneration and diabetic eye conditions. Dr. Culotta performs retinal imaging and optical coherence tomography to help diagnose and monitor eye health. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.2
  • 48 years of experience
  • speaks English
  • Alton Ochsner Medical Foundation
  • 2 specialties
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 4 hospital affiliations
  • 7 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Locations

Dr. Frank Joseph Culotta has 7 locations

Acadiana Retina Consultants Llc

1101 S College Rd Ste 304Lafayette, LA 70503
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

Surgery Center Inc

1101 S College Rd Ste 100Lafayette, LA 70503
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

Ochsner University Hospital And Clinics

2390 W Congress StLafayette, LA 70506

Our Lady Of Lourdes Regional Medical Center

4801 Ambassador Caffery PkwyLafayette, LA 70508

Our Lady Of Lourdes Womens And Childrens Hospital

4600 Ambassador Caffery PkwyLafayette, LA 70508

Hart Eye Center

1727 IMPERIAL BLVD BLDG 1LAKE CHARLES, LA 70605
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Accepts New Patients
4.2 
48 Years of Experience 46 Years of Experience 55 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Lafayette , LALafayette , LALafayette , LALafayette , LA
Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans Med School: University of Guadalajara, Mexico
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Frank Joseph Culotta

  • Accepts Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Frank Joseph Culotta has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Frank Joseph Culotta has the following 11 areas of expertise

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

Certifications, License, & Education

48 Years Experience

Dr. Frank Joseph Culotta 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 Alton Ochsner Medical Foundation.

Medical School

Graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans in 1978.

NPI Number

Dr. Culotta's NPI number is 1659335545.

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Dr. Frank Joseph Culotta's office is located at 1101 S College Rd Ste 304, Lafayette, LA, 70503.
Which hospitals is Dr. Frank Joseph Culotta affiliated with?
Dr. Frank Joseph Culotta is affiliated with Our Lady Of Lourdes Regional Medical Center, Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center, Ochsner University Hospital And Clinics, and Our Lady Of Lourdes Womens And Childrens Hospital.

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