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Dr. Norman Zaffater Jr, MD

Ophthalmology*
Dr. Norman Zaffater Jr, MD
4.9 (136 Ratings)

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Dr. Norman Zaffater Jr, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Bossier City, LA.
Dr. Norman Zaffater Jr, MD
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Dr. Norman Zaffater Jr, MD

Ophthalmology*
Bossier City, LA
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Norman Zaffater Jr, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Bossier City, LA.
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Dr. Norman Zaffater Jr, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Bossier City, LA and has 31 years experience. They graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine in 1993 and completed a residency at La State University.They currently practice at Willis Knighton Zaffater Eye Center and are affiliated with WK Bossier Health Center. Dr. Zaffater Jr has experience treating conditions like Visual Field Defects, Allergic Conjunctivitis and Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis) among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Zaffater Jr received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 136 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Zaffater Jr is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Friendly Staff

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Easy Scheduling

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Locations

  1. 1 Willis Knighton Zaffater Eye Center
    2449 Hospital Dr Ste 460, Bossier City, LA 71111
    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

Experience and Background Check

Visual Field Defects
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Visual Field Defects
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Eye Infections
Floaters
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Dry Eyes
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Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Tear Duct Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Astigmatism
Cataract
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Chorioretinal Scars
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Diseases
Corneal Ulcer
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Disorder of Choroid
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Eye Cancer
Eyelid Disorders
Glaucoma
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Headache
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Macular Hole
Ocular Hypertension
Pinguecula
Senile Cataracts
Cataract Removal Surgery
Pterygium Surgery
Tear Duct Surgery
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Autoimmune Diseases
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Benign Tumor
Blepharitis
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Brain Disorders
Cancer
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Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chalazion
Conjunctiva Cyst
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Esotropia
Exotropia
Eye Pain
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Eyelid Spasm
Farsightedness
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Graves' Disease
Hyphema
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Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iridocyclitis
Keratoconus
Lazy Eye
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Macular or Retinal Edema
Migraine
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Nearsightedness
Nystagmus
Optic Neuritis
Orbital Cellulitis
Orbital Fracture
Paralytic Strabismus
Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Retina Diseases
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Sarcoidosis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Strabismus
Stye
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Temporal Arteritis
Thyroid Disease
Trichiasis
Ulcer
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Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Vascular Disease
Vitreous Hemorrhage
B-Scan Ultrasound
Blepharoplasty
Conjunctivoplasty
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Cornea Surgery
Excision of Chalazion
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Eye Surgery
Eye Test
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Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Ocular Prosthetics
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Removal of Intraocular Foreign Body
Ultrasound
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Zaffater Jr
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About Me

Care Philosophy
  • Norman A. Zaffater, Jr., MD, treats all patients as a VIP as he respects their time, other commitments, and the importance of restoring their vision so they can do life.??

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Biography
  • Dr. Norman Zaffater Jr, MD is an ophthalmology specialist in Bossier City, LA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine in 1993. He specializes in Ophthalmology.
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Ophthalmology
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine
    1993
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • La State University
    1994
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • La State University
    1997
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Norman Zaffater Jr, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Zaffater Jr's profile.

Dr. Zaffater Jr frequently treats the following conditions: Visual Field Defects, Allergic Conjunctivitis and Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Norman Zaffater Jr, MD is affiliated with WK Bossier Health Center.

Yes, Dr. Norman Zaffater Jr, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Dr. Zaffater Jr has over 31 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • WK Bossier Health Center

    2400 Hospital Dr, Bossier City, LA

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