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

Dr. 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 17 Years of Experience 7 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 , LABogalusa , LAFernandina Beach , FL
Med School: LSU Health Sciences Center - Shreveport Med School: George Washington University School Of Medicine & Health Sciences Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans Med School: Case Western Reserve University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. 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

Dr. Rachel Fuerst has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Rachel Fuerst has the following area of expertise

  • Ophthalmologist

Certifications, License, & Education

11 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Mississippi, 2026, Active
Medical Doctor, Louisiana, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Medical Univ of South Carolina2020

Residency

LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans/ LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans2019

Internship

Tulane Univ School of Medicine2016

Medical School

LSU Health Sciences Center - ShreveportGraduated in 2015

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