Summary

Dr. John Brinkley is an ophthalmologist with 17 years of experience treating eye conditions and vision disorders. He earned his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine and completed his residency training at University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics. Dr. Brinkley focuses on comprehensive eye care, bringing nearly two decades of expertise to his practice.

Dr. Brinkley practices in Shreveport, Louisiana, with locations at LSU Health Ochsner Shreveport Academic Medical Center and Ochsner LSU Health Eye Center. He specializes in treating cataracts and glaucoma, including open-angle glaucoma. His expertise includes performing detailed eye exams and advanced diagnostic procedures like retinal imaging and optical coherence tomography. Patients consistently rate Dr. Brinkley highly, giving him an average rating of 5.0.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 17 years of experience
  • University Of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
  • 1 written review
  • 1 specialty
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. John Joseph Brinkley has 2 locations

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OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
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4.7 
4.4 
17 Years of Experience 51 Years of Experience 25 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Shreveport , LAShreveport , LABossier City , LAShreveport , LA
Med School: Baylor College Of Medicine Med School: Louisiana State University School of Medicine Med School: Louisiana State University School of Medicine Med School: LSU - Shreveport
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. John Joseph Brinkley

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid

Medical Specialties

Dr. John Joseph Brinkley has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. John Joseph Brinkley 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

17 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Louisiana, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University Of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics

Medical School

Baylor College Of MedicineGraduated in 2009

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Which hospitals is Dr. John Brinkley affiliated with?
Dr. John Brinkley is affiliated with Ochsner Louisiana State University Health Shreveport.
Where is Dr. John Brinkley's office located?
Dr. John Brinkley's office is located at 1541 Kings Hwy, Shreveport, LA, 71103.

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