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Dr. George Fivgas, MD

Ophthalmology*
4.2 (12)
Map Pin Small Baton Rouge, LA
Accepting new patients
30 years of experience

Overview of Dr. George Fivgas, MD

Dr. George Fivgas, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Baton Rouge, LA. They specialize in Ophthalmology, has 30 years of experience, and is board certified in Ophthalmology. They graduated from Emory University School of Medicine and is affiliated with Ochsner University Hospital And Clinics and Woman's Hospital. Dr. Fivgas, completed a residency at Emory University Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Fivgas an average 4.2 star rating.

Dr. Fivgas works at Practice in Baton Rouge, LA with other offices in Walker, LA. They frequently treat conditions like Eye Cancer, Benign Neoplasm of Eye and Benign Neoplasm of Choroid along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna and Humana as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Fivgas' Office Locations

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    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 3000, Baton Rouge, LA 70808 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (225) 765-6565
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    Office
    5000 Odonavan Blvd Ste 407, Walker, LA 70785 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (225) 665-1777
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    Eye Medical Center Apmc
    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 4000, Baton Rouge, LA 70808 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (225) 766-7441

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Admitting Hospitals

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  • Ochsner University Hospital And Clinics
  • Woman's Hospital

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    About Dr. George Fivgas, MD

    Specialties*
    • Ophthalmology

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    Years of Experience
    • 30 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Greek
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    • 1790787448
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • UAB Hospital
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Emory University Hospital
    Residency
    Internship
    • Emory University Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Emory University School of Medicine
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    Board Certifications
    • Ophthalmology
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    Dr. Fivgas has seen patients for Eye Cancer, Benign Neoplasm of Eye and Benign Neoplasm of Choroid, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Fivgas on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    12 patients have reviewed Dr. Fivgas. The overall rating for this provider is 4.2. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Fivgas.

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