Summary

Dr. Ronald Willson specializes in ophthalmology with over three decades of experience caring for patients with eye conditions. He earned his medical degree from Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University and completed his residency at LSU Health Sciences. His extensive background spanning 33 years has given him deep expertise in treating complex eye disorders. Dr. Willson is fluent in Russian and Spanish, allowing him to serve diverse patient communities.

Dr. Willson practices at East Jefferson General Hospital and maintains locations throughout Louisiana, including Metairie and Covington. He focuses on treating serious eye conditions such as diabetic eye disease and diabetic retinopathy, as well as addressing birthmarks that affect the eye area. His practice includes advanced diagnostic procedures like retinal imaging and optical coherence tomography to get detailed views of the eye's interior. Patients have given Dr. Willson an average rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars on Vitals.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.9
  • 33 years of experience
  • 16 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Russian, Spanish
  • Lsu Health Sciences
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 12 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Ronald Lee Willson has 3 locations

Retina Associates New Orleans

4315 Houma Blvd Ste 201Metairie, LA 70006
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Retina Associates New Orleans

1311 Ochsner BlvdCovington, LA 70433

Retina Associates New Orleans

4324 Veterans Memorial Blvd Ste 108Metairie, LA 70006
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Dr. Ronald Lee Willson, MDDr. Neil F. Notaroberto, MDDr. Mark Donald James GreveDr. Patrick Eugene Ma
OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
3.9 
4.2 
33 Years of Experience 34 Years of Experience 38 Years of Experience 40 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Russian, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish
Metairie , LASlidell , LANew Orleans , LANew Orleans , LA
Med School: Renaissance School Of Medicine At Stony Brook University Med School: George Washington University School Of Medicine & Health Sciences Med School: Univ Of Saskatchewan Coll Of Med Med School: Univ Of Calgary Fac Of Med
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Ronald Lee Willson

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • AmeriHealth
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • Cigna
  • EmblemHealth
  • Envolve Benefit Options
  • GEHA
  • Gilsbar 360 Alliance
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Neighborhood Health Plan
  • Peoples Health
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Ronald Lee Willson has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Ronald Lee Willson has the following 12 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Other
  • Retina Surgery
  • Retinal Disorders
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

33 Years Experience

Dr. Ronald Lee Willson holds an active medical license in the state of Louisiana.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Louisiana that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Lsu Health Sciences.

Medical School

Graduated from Renaissance School Of Medicine At Stony Brook University in 1993.

NPI Number

Dr. Willson's NPI number is 1982601134.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Ronald Willson's office located?
Dr. Ronald Willson's office is located at 4315 Houma Blvd Ste 201, Metairie, LA, 70006.
What languages does Dr. Ronald Willson speak?
Dr. Ronald Willson speaks Russian and Spanish.
Does Dr. Ronald Willson accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Ronald Willson accepts on their Vitals profile.
Is Dr. Ronald Willson accepting new patients?
Dr. Ronald Willson is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Dr. Ronald Willson's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Ronald Willson?
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