Summary

Dr. Maria Turla is an ophthalmologist with over three decades of experience caring for patients with eye conditions and vision concerns. She earned her medical degree from New York Medical College and completed her residency training at LSU Health Sciences. Her extensive 33-year career has given her deep expertise in diagnosing and treating a wide range of eye disorders.

Dr. Turla practices at multiple locations including Reston, Virginia, Greenville, South Carolina, and New Orleans, Louisiana, and maintains affiliations with Slidell Memorial Hospital East. She specializes in treating cataracts and performs comprehensive vision testing to help patients maintain optimal eye health. Her practice includes visual field testing to assess peripheral vision and sedation services for patient comfort during procedures. Patients have given her an average rating of 3.0 on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3
  • 33 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Tulane Medical Center
  • 2 specialties
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

Dr. Theresa Turla

1514 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121

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Dr. Theresa Turla, MDDr. Neil F. Notaroberto, MDDr. Chad Michael CaplanDr. An Hoai Nguyen
OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.2 
33 Years of Experience 34 Years of Experience 6 Years of Experience 17 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish
New Orleans , LASlidell , LAMetairie , LABogalusa , LA
Med School: New York Medical College Med School: George Washington University School Of Medicine & Health Sciences Med School: Tulane University School Of Medicine Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Theresa Turla

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna Better Health (Healthy Louisiana)
  • Aetna Health Inc. - Medicare Advantage
  • Aetna Health Inc. PPO/POS
  • AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana (Healthy Louisiana)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana HMO/PPO/OGB & Blue Connect product(s) & Medicare Advantage
  • Cigna Behavioral Health
  • Cigna HealthCare
  • Cigna-HealthSpring - Medicare Advantage product(s)
  • Coventry Healthcare of Louisiana
  • Dignity Care Health Plan - Medicare Advantage
  • First Health Network PPO
  • Gilsbar 360
  • Healthy Blue (formerly Amerigroup Louisiana Inc) (Healthy Louisiana) and Healthy Blue Dual Advantage
  • Humana – Commercial Medicare Advantage
  • Humana Behavioral Health
  • Humana Military – Tricare
  • Louisiana Healthcare Connections (Healthy Louisiana) "
  • Louisiana Workers Compensation Corporation (LWCC)"
  • Medicaid/Medicare
  • Multiplan/PHCS/American LifeCare
  • Optum VA CCN
  • Peoples Health Network – Medicare Advantage
  • Stratose – PPO
  • United Behavioral Health (Optum) - United Commercial Medicare Advantage and Community Plan
  • United Healthcare – Commercial
  • United Healthcare Community Plan (Healthy Louisiana)
  • USA Managed Care Network
  • Vantage Health Plan – Commercial Medicare Advantage
  • Verity Health Network – LSU First Choice
  • Zelis (formerly PPOPlus)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Theresa Turla has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Theresa Turla has the following 10 areas of expertise

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

Certifications, License, & Education

33 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, South Carolina, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Tulane Medical Center1999
Tulane University School of Medicine1999

Internship

Kingston Hospital -Family Practice1995
Kingston Hospital1995
Robert Wood Johnson Medical School1994

Medical School

New York Medical CollegeGraduated in 1993

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Theresa Turla accepting new patients?
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What languages does Dr. Theresa Turla speak?
Dr. Theresa Turla speaks English.
Which hospitals is Dr. Theresa Turla affiliated with?
Dr. Theresa Turla is affiliated with Slidell Memorial Hospital East.
Does Dr. Theresa Turla accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Theresa Turla has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Does Dr. Theresa Turla accept my insurance?
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