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Dr. Rachel Fuerst is an ophthalmologist who specializes in comprehensive eye care and vision correction. She earned her medical degree from LSU Health Sciences Center in Shreveport and completed her internship at Tulane University School of Medicine in 2016. Dr. Fuerst finished her residency at LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans in 2019, followed by a fellowship at the Medical University of South Carolina in 2020. With 11 years of experience in eye care, she speaks English.
Dr. Fuerst practices in New Orleans, Louisiana, where she focuses on treating common vision problems and complex eye conditions. She provides care for patients with strabismus, helping to correct eye alignment issues that can affect both vision and appearance. Her expertise includes managing astigmatism and myopia to help patients achieve clearer vision. She performs comprehensive eye exams, tonometry to measure eye pressure, and specialized strabismus surgery when needed to improve eye coordination.
Dr. Fuerst practices in New Orleans, Louisiana, where she focuses on treating common vision problems and complex eye conditions. She provides care for patients with strabismus, helping to correct eye alignment issues that can affect both vision and appearance. Her expertise includes managing astigmatism and myopia to help patients achieve clearer vision. She performs comprehensive eye exams, tonometry to measure eye pressure, and specialized strabismus surgery when needed to improve eye coordination.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 11 years of experience
- 10 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Medical Univ of South Carolina
- 2 specialties
- 1 area of expertise
- 1 office location
- Female
Office Location
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| Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
| 11 Years of Experience | 34 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 , LA | Slidell , LA | Gretna , LA | Metairie , LA |
| Med School: LSU Health Sciences Center - Shreveport | Med School: George Washington University School Of Medicine & Health Sciences | ||
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Rachel Fuerst
Medical Specialties
Rachel Fuerst has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Rachel Fuerst has the following area of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
11 Years Experience
Rachel Fuerst holds an expired medical license in the states of Louisiana and Mississippi.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Louisiana that expired in 2026 and an expired medical license in the state of Mississippi that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Fellowship
Completed their fellowship at Medical Univ of South Carolina in 2020.
Residency
Completed their residency at LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans/ LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans in 2019.
Internship
Completed their internship at Tulane Univ School of Medicine in 2016.
Medical School
Graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center - Shreveport in 2015.
NPI Number
Rachel Fuerst's NPI number is 1659766517.
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- Rachel Fuerst's office is located at 1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA, 70121.
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