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4 Ratings
Summary
Dr. Katherine Loftfield treats glaucoma, open-angle glaucoma, and episcleritis and scleritis, and performs vision tests, visual field testing, and tonometry. She practices ophthalmology in New Orleans, Louisiana, and has 43 years of experience.
She completed an internship at the University of Utah Hospital in 1985, a residency at Ochsner Clinic Foundation in 1988, and fellowships at Sydney Eye Hospital and Ochsner Clinic Foundation, both in 1989. Dr. Loftfield received her medical degree from the University of New Mexico. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Loftfield 5 out of 5.
She completed an internship at the University of Utah Hospital in 1985, a residency at Ochsner Clinic Foundation in 1988, and fellowships at Sydney Eye Hospital and Ochsner Clinic Foundation, both in 1989. Dr. Loftfield received her medical degree from the University of New Mexico. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Loftfield 5 out of 5.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 43 years of experience
- 5 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Sydney Eye Hospital
- 2 specialties
- 2 areas of expertise
- 1 office location
- Female
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Office Location
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| Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 43 Years of Experience | 34 Years of Experience | 31 Years of Experience | 72 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English, Spanish, Vietnamese | Speaks English |
| New Orleans , LA | Slidell , LA | Marrero , LA | New Orleans , LA |
| Med School: University of New Mexico | Med School: George Washington University School Of Medicine & Health Sciences | Med School: Wayne State University School Of Medicine | Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
Insurance Plans Accepted by Katherine Loftfield
Medical Specialties
Katherine Loftfield has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Katherine Loftfield has the following 2 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
43 Years Experience
Katherine Loftfield 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
Fellowship
Completed their fellowship at Sydney Eye Hospital in 1989 and Ochsner Clinic Foundation - GME Office in 1989.
Residency
Completed their residency at Ochsner Clinic Foundation - GME Office in 1988.
Internship
Completed their internship at University of Utah Hospital in 1985.
Medical School
Graduated from University of New Mexico in 1983.
NPI Number
Katherine Loftfield's NPI number is 1326099888.
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- Katherine Loftfield speaks English.
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