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Dr. James Lusk, MD

Ophthalmology*
4.5 (24)
Map Pin Small Shreveport, LA
Accepting new patients
49 years of experience

Overview of Dr. James Lusk, MD

Dr. James Lusk, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Shreveport, LA. They specialize in Ophthalmology, has 49 years of experience, and is board certified in Ophthalmology. They graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine and is affiliated with Minden Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Lusk an average 4.5 star rating.

Dr. Lusk works at Practice in Shreveport, LA with other offices in Minden, LA. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield 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. Lusk's Office Locations

  1. 1
    James E. Lusk MD LLC
    451 ASHLEY RIDGE BLVD, Shreveport, LA 71106 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (318) 222-5555
    Monday
    07:45 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    07:45 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    07:45 - 17:00
    Thursday
    07:45 - 17:00
    Friday
    07:45 - 16:30
  2. 2
    Minden Family Medicine
    3 Medical Plaza Pl, Minden, LA 71055 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (318) 371-9512
  3. 3
    Eye Surgery Center
    445 Ashley Ridge Blvd, Shreveport, LA 71106 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (318) 869-1130
  4. 4
    Minden Medical Center
    1 Medical Plaza Pl, Minden, LA 71055 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (318) 371-9512

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  • Minden Medical Center

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Conjunctival Hemorrhage
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Corneal Dystrophy, Fuchs' Endothelial, 1
Corneal Dystrophy, Fuchs' Endothelial, 2
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Corneal Ulcer
Diabetic Eye Disease
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
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Eye Movement Disorders
Eyelid Disorders
Eyelid Growth
Farsightedness
Floaters
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Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma 1, Open Angle, B
Glaucoma 1, Open Angle, C
Glaucoma 1, Open Angle, D
Glaucoma 1, Open Angle, E
Glaucoma 1, Open Angle, F
Glaucoma 1, Open Angle, G
Glaucoma 1, Open Angle, I
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Keratitis, Hereditary
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Macular Degeneration
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Nystagmus
Ocular Herpes (Herpes of the Eye)
Ocular Hypertension
Oculomotor Migraine
Optic Atrophy
Optic Nerve Disorder
Optic Neuritis
Paralytic Strabismus
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinguecula
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Retina Diseases
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Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Migraine
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Sarcoidosis
Scotoma
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Sjögren's Syndrome
Strabismus
Stye
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Temporal Arteritis
Thyroid Disease
Thyroid Eye Disease
Tonic Pupil
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Vascular Disease
Visual Migraine
Adult Eye and Vision Examination
Allergy Drops
Anterior Segment Surgical Procedure
Anterior Vitrectomy
Antifungal Eye Drops
B-Scan Ultrasound
Biopsy of Cornea
Blepharorrhaphy
Clear Lens Extraction
Clear Lens Surgery With Multifocal Implants
Color Vision Testing
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Cornea Surgery
Cornea Transplant
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Diabetes Eye Care
Diabetic Eye Exam
Drainage of Conjunctival Cyst
Dry Macular Degeneration Management
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Eye Injection
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Eye Surgery
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Femtosecond Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Medical Therapy
Humphrey Visual Field Test for Glaucoma
Incisional Glaucoma Surgery
Intraocular Lens Implant Surgery
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Laser Cataract Surgery
Laser Eye Surgery
Laser Surgery
LASIK
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Macular Degeneration Treatment
Medical and Surgical Management of Glaucoma
Ocular Inflammation (Uveitis) Treatment
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Optical Coherence Tomography
Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK)
Premium Intraocular Lens Implant Surgery
Pterygium Surgery
Refractive Lens Exchange
Refractive Surgery
Relaxing Corneal Incisions
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Removal of Intraocular Foreign Body
Repair of Entropion or Ectropion
Retinal Testing
Suture Removal
Sutureless Cataract Surgery
Toric Intraocular Lens Implantation
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)
Vitreoretinal Surgery
YAG Iridotomy
YAG Laser Capsulotomy
YAG Laser Surgery
YAG Laser Therapy for the Anterior Segment
YAG Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty
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    4.5
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    Specialties*
    • Ophthalmology

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    Years of Experience
    • 49 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1992772941
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    Education & Certifications

    Internship
    • Baylor
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Tulane University School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Notre Dame
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Ophthalmology
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