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Dr. Robert Balkan, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 75
Dr. Robert Balkan, MD
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Dr. Robert Balkan, MD is an Ophthalmologist in New Orleans, LA.
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Dr. Robert Balkan, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 75
New Orleans, LA
Accepting new patients
45 years of experience
Dr. Robert Balkan, MD is an Ophthalmologist in New Orleans, LA.

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Dr. Balkan graduated from Rush Medical College. Dr. Robert Balkan, MD is an Ophthalmologist in New Orleans, LA and has 45 years experience. Dr. Balkan currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Touro Infirmary and Children's Hospital. Dr. Balkan has experience treating conditions like Blepharitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Balkan received an average rating of 4.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 13 times. Dr. Balkan's office accepts new patients. Dr. Balkan is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Blepharitis
Heterophoria
Nearsightedness
Blepharitis
Heterophoria
Nearsightedness
Blepharitis
Heterophoria
Nearsightedness
Astigmatism
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blocked Tear Duct
Chalazion
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Dry Eyes
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Esophoria
Esotropia
Exophoria
Exotropia
Eye Pain
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Eyelid Spasm
Farsightedness
Glaucoma
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Hypertropia
Hypotropia
Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lazy Eye
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Monofixation Syndrome
Paralytic Strabismus
Pinguecula
Squamous Blepharitis
Stye
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Extraocular Muscle Surgery
Strabismus Surgery
Accommodation Disorders
Acquired Coloboma
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Bell's Palsy
Blindness
Brown Syndrome
Cataract
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Cataract Surgery Complications
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chorioretinal Scars
Choroidal Dystrophy
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Color Blindness
Congenital Nystagmus
Conjunctival Disorders
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Convergence Insufficiency
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Cyclotropia
Dacryoadenitis
Day Blindness
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Disorder of Choroid
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Duane Retraction Syndrome
Ectropion of Eyelid
Entropion
Episcleritis Periodica Fugax
Eyeball Contusion
Floaters
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Foreign Body in Eye
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Herpetic Keratitis
Hordeolum
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iridocyclitis
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Keratoconus
Latent Nystagmus
Macular Degeneration, Polymorphic
Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Mechanical Strabismus
Mydriasis
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Neuro-Ophthalmological Disorders
Ocular Hypertension
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Optic Neuritis
Optic Papillitis
Orbital Cellulitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Posterior Scleritis
Presbyopia
Primary Angle Closure Glaucoma
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Refractive Eye Disorders
Retina Diseases
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Detachment
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Senile Cataracts
Staphyloma Posticum
Trichiasis
Ulcerative Blepharitis
Uveitis
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Vertical Heterophoria
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Astigmatism Correction Surgery
B-Scan Ultrasound
Cataract Removal Surgery
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Contact Lens Treatment
Cornea Surgery
Excision of Chalazion
Eye Examination
Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Glaucoma Surgery
Lens Implant Surgery
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Oculoplastic Surgery
Oculoplastics
Ophthalmic Surgical Procedures
Refractive Lens Exchange
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Tear Duct Surgery
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening

Insurance Accepted

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  • MetLife PPO
  • Triwest
  • LSU First
  • Medicaid
  • Humana
  • Vantage Health Plan
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Gilsbar 360
  • WellCare
  • Tricare
  • PHCS
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Guardian
  • Aetna
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Medicare
  • Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana PPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Amerihealth
  • Peoples Health
  • GEHA
  • HealthSmart

Locations

  1. 1 New Orleans Eye Specialists
    3434 Prytania St Ste 250, New Orleans, LA 70115
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (504) 454-0158
  2. 2 Napoleon Pediatrics
    3040 33rd St, Metairie, LA 70001
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (504) 837-7760
  3. 3 Stevenson Eye Center
    3901 Houma Blvd Ste 216, Metairie, LA 70006
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (504) 454-0158
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  4. 4 Children's Hospital
    200 Henry Clay Ave, New Orleans, LA 70118
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (504) 896-2888

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4.4
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May 05, 2023
Wonderful doctor! Very concerned and caring. He's a wizard - I'm thoroughly thrilled with how the strabismus surgery turned out....
— May 05, 2023
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Rush Medical College
    1979
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Ochsner Medical Center
    1980
Internship
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Robert Balkan, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Balkan's profile.

Dr. Robert Balkan, MD is affiliated with Touro Infirmary and Children's Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Robert Balkan, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Touro Infirmary

    1401 Foucher St, New Orleans, LA

  • Children's Hospital

    200 Henry Clay Ave, New Orleans, LA