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Dr. Katherine Loftfield, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 68
Dr. Katherine Loftfield, MD
4.3 (9 Ratings)
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Dr. Katherine Loftfield, MD is an Ophthalmologist in New Orleans, LA.
Dr. Katherine Loftfield, MD
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Dr. Katherine Loftfield, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 68
New Orleans, LA
Accepting new patients
41 years of experience
Dr. Katherine Loftfield, MD is an Ophthalmologist in New Orleans, LA.

About

Dr. Loftfield graduated from University of New Mexico School of Medicine. Dr. Katherine Loftfield, MD is an Ophthalmologist in New Orleans, LA and has 41 years experience. Dr. Loftfield currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center. Dr. Loftfield has experience treating conditions like Iridocyclitis, Blindness and Visual Field Defects among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Loftfield received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 9 times. Dr. Loftfield's office accepts new patients. Dr. Loftfield also speaks Chinese, French, German, Italian, Korean, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog and Vietnamese. Dr. Loftfield is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Iridocyclitis
Blindness
Visual Field Defects
Iridocyclitis
Blindness
Visual Field Defects
Eye Infections
Glaucoma
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Miosis
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Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Accommodation Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Blepharitis
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Cataract
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Chorioretinal Scars
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Diseases
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Disorder of Choroid
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Ectropion of Eyelid
Exotropia
Eye Pain
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Eyelid Disorders
Farsightedness
Floaters
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Foreign Body in Eye
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Headache
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Hypertensive Retinopathy
Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Migraine
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Nearsightedness
Ocular Hypertension
Pinguecula
Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Senile Cataracts
Strabismus
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Trichiasis
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Cataract Removal Surgery
Glaucoma Surgery
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Acute Endophthalmitis
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Anterior Scleritis
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Black Eye
Blind Hypertensive Eye
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blocked Tear Duct
Brawny Scleritis
Brow Ptosis
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chalazion
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Hemorrhage Rupture
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Congenital Nystagmus
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Ulcer
Descemetocele
Dislocation of Lens
Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Esotropia
Exophoria
Eye Cancer
Eye Melanoma
Eyelid Spasm
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hordeolum
Hypertropia
Hyphema
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Hypotony of Eye
Hypotropia
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Mydriasis
Night Blindness
Non-Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Nystagmus
Optic Neuritis
Orbital Fracture
Paralytic Strabismus
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Posterior Uveitis
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Sarcoidosis
Scleromalacia Perforans
Serous Detachment Retina
Squamous Blepharitis
Staphyloma Posticum
Uveitis
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Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Conjunctivoplasty
Dilation of Outflow Canal
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Goniotomy
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Pterygium Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Eye Laceration
Scleral Reinforcement Surgery
Ultrasound
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy
Vitreoretinal Surgery

Insurance Accepted

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  • PPO Plus PPO
  • Evolutions Healthcare Systems
  • Coventry Health Care of Louisiana HMO
  • Health Payors Organization PPO
  • National Preferred Provider Network
  • USA Managed Care Organization
  • Aetna
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Employers Health Network
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Prime Health Services
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
  • PHCS
  • Provider Networks of America
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • United Healthcare
  • Beech Street (Multiplan)
  • American Lifecare
  • Humana
  • National Healthcare Alliance
  • Special Needs Plan SNP
  • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Three Rivers Provider Network
  • Galaxy Health Network
  • Cigna
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • MultiPlan PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    1514 Jefferson Hwy Fl 10, New Orleans, LA 70121
  2. 2 Ochsner Clinic Foundation
    1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121
  3. 3 Ochsner Foundation Hospital PSYCH
    1516 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121
  4. 4 Ochsner Optics Metairie
    2005 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Metairie, LA 70002

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4.3
Based on 9 Reviews
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4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (1)
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Dec 20, 2022
My transportation to Ochsner was delayed for over 90 minutes. Dr. Loftfield was able to make adjustments in her schedule in order to see me that day.
— Dec 20, 2022
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Chinese
French
German
Italian
Korean
Polish
Russian
Spanish
Tagalog
Vietnamese
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of New Mexico School of Medicine
    1983
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University of Utah Medical Center
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Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Alton Ochsner Medical Foundation|Ochsner Medical Center
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Katherine Loftfield, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Loftfield's profile.

Dr. Loftfield frequently treats the following conditions: Iridocyclitis, Blindness and Visual Field Defects. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Loftfield is able to speak Chinese, French, German, Italian, Korean, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog and Vietnamese. View profile to see all.

Dr. Katherine Loftfield, MD is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Katherine Loftfield, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Ochsner Medical Center

    1516 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA