Summary

Robert Ivan Blem, MD, specializes in ophthalmology at Ochsner Health. They diagnose eye conditions, like glaucoma and macular degeneration, and provide medical or surgical treatment for these problems.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.4
  • 29 years of experience
  • 26 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 15 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Dr. Robert Ivan Blem

401 Saint Julien Ave Ste 301Lafayette, LA 70506

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Dr. Robert Ivan Blem, MDDr. Scott Thomas Gauthreaux, MDDr. Leon Claude Lahaye, MDDr. Frederick D Hall, MD
OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.4 
3.9 
3.4 
29 Years of Experience 32 Years of Experience 48 Years of Experience 26 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, French
Lafayette , LALafayette , LALafayette , LALafayette , LA
Med School: Virginia Commonwealth University School Of Medicine Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Robert Ivan Blem

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana - Federal Employees Program
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Envolve Benefit Options
  • Envolve Benefit Options - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Gilsbar 360 Alliance
  • Humana
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • National Vision Administrators
  • Peoples Health
  • Physicians Mutual
  • Premier Health Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Robert Ivan Blem has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Robert Ivan Blem has the following 15 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Diabetic Eye Disease (Diabetic Retinopathy)
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Endophthalmitis
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Macular Edema
  • Ophthalmologist
  • Retina Surgery
  • Uveitis
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

29 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Louisiana, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Virginia Commonwealth University Health System

Medical School

Virginia Commonwealth University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1997

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Dr. Robert Ivan Blem speak?
Dr. Robert Ivan Blem speaks English.
Is Dr. Robert Ivan Blem accepting new patients?
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Where is Dr. Robert Ivan Blem's office located?
Dr. Robert Ivan Blem's office is located at 401 Saint Julien Ave Ste 301, Lafayette, LA, 70506.
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