Summary

Dr. Maria Turla is an ophthalmologist with 33 years of experience helping patients with eye and vision concerns. She earned her medical degree from New York Medical College and completed her residency training at Tulane University School of Medicine. Dr. Turla also completed internship training at Kingston Hospital in family practice and at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. She communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Turla practices at Slidell Memorial Hospital East and sees patients in New Orleans, Louisiana. She focuses on treating cataracts, keratitis, and contact lens infections. Her surgical expertise includes cataract surgery and intraocular lens implant procedures, and she provides emergency eye care services. Patients have given Dr. Turla an average rating of 3.0 on Vitals.

Overview based on verified provider data

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

Patients’ Perspective

  • Flexible scheduling

Office Location

Maria Turla

1514 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121

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Maria Turla, MDDr. Neil F. Notaroberto, MDDr. Sanford Lynn PailetDr. James Knox Summitt, MD
OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.2 
33 Years of Experience 34 Years of Experience 64 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
New Orleans , LASlidell , LANew Orleans , LAMetairie , LA
Med School: New York Medical College Med School: George Washington University School Of Medicine & Health Sciences Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Maria 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

Maria Turla has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Maria 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

Maria Turla holds an active medical license in the state of South Carolina.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of South Carolina that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Tulane Medical Center in 1999 and Tulane University School of Medicine in 1999.

Internship

Completed their internship at Kingston Hospital -Family Practice in 1995, Kingston Hospital in 1995, and Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in 1994.

Medical School

Graduated from New York Medical College in 1993.

NPI Number

Maria Turla's NPI number is 1265424782.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Maria Turla accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Maria Turla accepts on their Vitals profile.
Which hospitals is Maria Turla affiliated with?
Maria Turla is affiliated with Slidell Memorial Hospital East.
Does Maria Turla accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Maria Turla has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Is Maria Turla accepting new patients?
Maria Turla is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Maria Turla's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
Where is Maria Turla's office located?
Maria Turla's office is located at 1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA, 70121.

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