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Dr. Candace Collins, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 66
Dr. Candace Collins, MD
3.4 (16 Ratings)
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Dr. Candace Collins, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Baton Rouge, LA.
Dr. Candace Collins, MD
3.4 (16 Ratings)
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Dr. Candace Collins, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 66
Baton Rouge, LA
Accepting new patients
41 years of experience
Dr. Candace Collins, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Baton Rouge, LA.

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Dr. Candace Collins, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Baton Rouge, LA and has 41 years experience. They graduated from Tulane University of Louisiana. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center. Dr. Collins has experience treating conditions like Paralytic Strabismus, Strabismus and Diplopia among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Collins received an average rating of 3.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 16 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Collins is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Paralytic Strabismus
Strabismus
Diplopia
Paralytic Strabismus
Strabismus
Diplopia
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Accommodation Disorders
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Astigmatism
Cataract
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Diabetic Cataracts
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Esotropia
Exophoria
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Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Farsightedness
Glaucoma
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Heterophoria
Hypertropia
Hypotropia
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Macular or Retinal Edema
Migraine
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Nearsightedness
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Presbyopia
Senile Cataracts
Tear Duct Disorders
Cataract Removal Surgery
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Brow Ptosis
Brown Syndrome
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Congenital Nystagmus
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Diseases
Corneal Ulcer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
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Iridocyclitis
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Keratoconus
Lazy Eye
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Mechanical Strabismus
Miosis
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Nodular Episcleritis
Nystagmus
Ocular Hypertension
Optic Neuritis
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoschisis
Stye
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Trichiasis
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Vertical Heterophoria
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Blepharoplasty
Extraocular Muscle Surgery
Eye Test
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Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Glaucoma Surgery
Repair of Brow Ptosis and Blepharoptosis
Repair of Entropion or Ectropion
Repair of Lid Retraction
Strabismus Surgery
Tear Duct Surgery
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)
Vitreoretinal Surgery

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
  • BlueConnect HMO-POS
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
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    Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
    HMO Premier HMO
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Locations

  1. 1 Eye Medical Center Apmc
    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 4000, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
  2. 2 Alexandria Vamc Pharmacy
    2495 Shreveport Hwy # 71, Pineville, LA 71360
  3. 3 Brian L. Fong MD Inc.
    2250 Gause Blvd E Ste 200, Slidell, LA 70461
  4. 4 Office
    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 3000, Baton Rouge, LA 70808

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3.4
Based on 16 Reviews
5 Stars (9)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (1)
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1 Star (6)

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Jul 27, 2020
My experience with Dr Collins was very friendly, professional, and informative.
Ji — Jul 27, 2020
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Tulane University of Louisiana
    1983
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Candace Collins, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Collins' profile.

Dr. Collins frequently treats the following conditions: Paralytic Strabismus, Strabismus and Diplopia. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Candace Collins, MD is affiliated with Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Candace Collins, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center

    5000 Hennessy Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA