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Dr. Barry Leader, MD
Ophthalmology* Age 76
Dr. Barry Leader, MD
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Dr. Barry Leader, MD is an Ophthalmologist in New Orleans, LA.
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Dr. Barry Leader, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 76
New Orleans, LA
Accepting new patients
53 years of experience
Dr. Barry Leader, MD is an Ophthalmologist in New Orleans, LA.

About

Dr. Leader graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 1972 and completed a residency at Alton Ochsner Med Fndn. Dr. Barry Leader, MD is an Ophthalmologist in New Orleans, LA and has 53 years experience. Dr. Leader currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Touro Infirmary. Dr. Leader has experience treating conditions like Chalazion, Farsightedness and Tear Duct Disorders among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Leader received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 11 times. Dr. Leader's office accepts new patients. Dr. Leader is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Chalazion
Farsightedness
Tear Duct Disorders
Chalazion
Farsightedness
Tear Duct Disorders
Chalazion
Farsightedness
Tear Duct Disorders
Astigmatism
Chorioretinal Scars
Dry Eyes
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Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Nearsightedness
Stye
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Accommodation Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Cataract
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Chronic Conjunctivitis
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Diabetic Retinopathy
Dislocation of Lens
Disorder of Choroid
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Ectropion of Eyelid
Eye Pain
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Floaters
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Foreign Body in Eye
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Hypertensive Retinopathy
Keratitis
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Ocular Hypertension
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Presbyopia
Pterygium
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Senile Cataracts
Squamous Blepharitis
Thyroid Eye Disease
Trichiasis
Ulcerative Blepharitis
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Cataract Removal Surgery
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Contact Lens Treatment
Eyelid Surgery
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Tear Duct Surgery
Acute Endophthalmitis
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Bell's Palsy
Black Eye
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Brow Ptosis
Cataract Surgery Complications
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Choroidal Dystrophy
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Color Blindness
Congenital Nystagmus
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctival Disorders
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Episcleritis Periodica Fugax
Esophoria
Esotropia
Exophoria
Exotropia
Eyeball Contusion
Eyelid Spasm
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Harada's Disease
Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hordeolum
Hypertropia
Hyphema
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Hypopyon
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Hypotony of Eye
Hypotropia
Iridocyclitis
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Keratoconus
Macular Degeneration, Polymorphic
Neuro-Ophthalmological Disorders
Non-Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Optic Neuritis
Orbital Cellulitis
Orbital Fracture
Paralytic Strabismus
Photokeratitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinguecula
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Posterior Scleritis
Primary Angle Closure Glaucoma
Progressive High Myopia
Refractive Eye Disorders
Retina Diseases
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Detachment
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoschisis
Serous Detachment Retina
Strabismus
Uveitis
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Vitreous Hemorrhage
Astigmatism Correction Surgery
Cornea Surgery
Excision of Chalazion
Glaucoma Surgery
Iridectomy
Iris Biopsy
Lens Implant Surgery
Oculoplastic Surgery
Oculoplastics
Ophthalmic Surgical Procedures
Refractive Lens Exchange
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Vision Screening

Insurance Accepted

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

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    3715 Prytania St Ste 250, New Orleans, LA 70115
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  2. 2 Office
    4324 Veterans Memorial Blvd Ste 102, Metairie, LA 70006
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Oct 17, 2023
Dr. Leader listened to my problem with total attention and explained everything. He also answered all my questions and addressed my concerns.
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Tulane University School of Medicine
    1972
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Tulane University School of Medicine
    1977
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Alton Ochsner Med Fndn
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • LSU Eye Center
    1981
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Barry Leader, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Leader's profile.

Dr. Leader frequently treats the following conditions: Chalazion, Farsightedness and Tear Duct Disorders. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Barry Leader, MD is affiliated with Touro Infirmary.

Yes, Dr. Barry Leader, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Touro Infirmary

    1401 Foucher St, New Orleans, LA