Summary

Dr. Rachel Fuerst is an ophthalmologist who specializes in comprehensive eye care with 11 years of experience in the field. 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 went on to complete her residency at LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans in 2019, followed by a fellowship at the Medical University of South Carolina in 2020. She communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Fuerst practices in New Orleans, Louisiana, where she focuses on treating eye conditions such as crossed eyes, astigmatism, and lazy eye. She performs comprehensive eye examinations to assess vision and eye health. Her surgical expertise includes procedures to correct eye alignment problems, and she provides sedation services for patient comfort during treatments.

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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

Rachel Fuerst

1514 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121

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OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.2 
11 Years of Experience 34 Years of Experience 5 Years of Experience 4 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 , LANEW ORLEANS , LANew Orleans , LA
Med School: LSU Health Sciences Center - Shreveport Med School: George Washington University School Of Medicine & Health Sciences Med School: University Of Missouri-Kansas City School Of Medicine Med School: St Louis University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Rachel Fuerst

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - HMO
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • Gilsbar 360 Alliance
  • Peoples Health
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Rachel Fuerst has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Rachel Fuerst has the following area of expertise

  • Ophthalmologist

Certifications, License, & Education

11 Years Experience

Rachel Fuerst holds active and expired medical licenses in the states of Louisiana and Mississippi.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Louisiana that expires 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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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Rachel Fuerst speak?
Rachel Fuerst speaks English.
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Where is Rachel Fuerst's office located?
Rachel Fuerst's office is located at 1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA, 70121.
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