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Dr. Gwen Cousins, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 49
Dr. Gwen Cousins, MD
3.2 (15 Ratings)
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Dr. Gwen Cousins, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Metairie, LA.
Dr. Gwen Cousins, MD
3.2 (15 Ratings)
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Dr. Gwen Cousins, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 49
Metairie, LA
Accepting new patients
24 years of experience
Dr. Gwen Cousins, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Metairie, LA.

About

Dr. Cousins graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine. Dr. Gwen Cousins, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Metairie, LA and has 24 years experience. Dr. Cousins currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with East Jefferson General Hospital. Dr. Cousins has experience treating conditions like Drusen, Retinal Hemorrhage and Hypertensive Retinopathy among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Cousins received an average rating of 3.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 15 times. Dr. Cousins' office accepts new patients. Dr. Cousins also speaks Arabic. Dr. Cousins is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Drusen
Retinal Hemorrhage
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Drusen
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Retinal Hemorrhage
Hypertensive Retinopathy
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Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Eye Cancer
Floaters
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Glaucoma
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Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Paralytic Strabismus
Progressive High Myopia
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Strabismus
Trichiasis
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Eyelid Surgery
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Acute Endophthalmitis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Cataract
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Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chorioretinal Scars
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Hemorrhage Rupture
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Diseases
Corneal Ulcer
Diplopia
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Dislocation of Lens
Disorder of Choroid
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Dry Eyes
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Endophthalmitis
Esotropia
Eye Infections
Eyeball Contusion
Eyelid Disorders
Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
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Hypopyon
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Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iridocyclitis
Keratitis
Lazy Eye
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Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Migraine
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Nearsightedness
Nystagmus
Ocular Hypertension
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Optic Neuritis
Orbital Cellulitis
Pars Planitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinguecula
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Posterior Uveitis
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Hemangioma
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinoblastoma
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Senile Cataracts
Serous Detachment Retina
Sympathetic Uveitis
Tear Duct Disorders
Uveitis
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B-Scan Ultrasound
Cataract Removal Surgery
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Removal of Intraocular Foreign Body
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy

Insurance Accepted

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  • Aetna
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Open Choice PPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Choice Plus POS II
  • MVP Health Care PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Choice Care Network PPO
    HMO Premier HMO
    Choice POS
    Choice Care PPO
    National POS
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • BlueConnect HMO-POS
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
  • Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO
    Navigate POS
    Navigate HMO
    Choice Plus POS
    Medica Choice
  • Blue Card PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Retina Associates New Orleans
    4315 Houma Blvd Ste 201, Metairie, LA 70006
  2. 2 Office
    3525 Prytania St Ste 320, New Orleans, LA 70115
  3. 3 The Kellum Eye Center
    446 Corporate Dr, Houma, LA 70360
  4. 4 Office
    1311 Ochsner Blvd, Covington, LA 70433

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Cousins
3.2
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1 Star (6)

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Patient Reviews
Jul 15, 2024
Dr. Cousins is one of the best. She walks me though my eye needs and is compassionate. The new front lobby is beautiful as well as water and coffee available for patients. New management shows as customer service throughout the clinic is top notch. Highly recommend.
JM — Jul 15, 2024
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Languages Spoken
Arabic
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine
    2000
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Gwen Cousins, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Cousins' profile.

Dr. Cousins frequently treats the following conditions: Drusen, Retinal Hemorrhage and Hypertensive Retinopathy. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Gwen Cousins, MD is affiliated with East Jefferson General Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Gwen Cousins, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • East Jefferson General Hospital

    4200 Houma Blvd, Metairie, LA