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Mr. George D. Fivgas, MD, FACS

Ophthalmologist

4/5(25)
7777 Hennessy Blvd Suite 3000 Baton Rouge LA, 70808
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Dr. George Fivgas is an ophthalmologist practicing in Baton Rouge, LA. Dr. Fivgas specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Fivgas can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Fivgas can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.

Education and Training

Emory University School Of Medicine 1994

Board Certification

Diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology

OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO

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Mr. George D. Fivgas, MD, FACS's Expert Contributions
  • Should I stay off work with conjunctivitis?

    It all depends on the type. Some viral forms are very contagious. Please check with your ophthalmologist. George D. Fivgas READ MORE

  • Do your eyes need a rest from contacts?

    Contact lenses should be removed at the end of the day. Never sleep in contacts even if advertised as such. If you wear contacts you should follow the instructions of the prescribing Ophthalmologist. George D. Fivgas READ MORE

  • Is it a blood clot or pink eye?

    Sudden painless redness like this is a subconjunctival hemorrhage. It occurs commonly in the elderly especially if there on an aspirin or any blood thinner. It can occur from a cough, straining with a bowel movement, rubbing the eye, spontaneously, etc. It is not pathologic 99.9% of the time. It will clear and goes away after about 3 weeks. George D. Fivgas READ MORE

  • Will eye floaters go away on their own?

    Floaters are most commonly caused by breakdown of the vitreous gel. This gel fills the back two-thirds of the eye and over time breaks down casting shadows on the retina that we sense as floaters. However, at age 27 there can be other issues such as inflammation. If they are simply vitreous degeneration they will not fully go away, but may change over time and the brain will also learn to suppress them. The best first step is to have the cause properly diagnosed because inflammation or other issues such as hemorrhage, retinal tear, or retinal detachment should be ruled out. READ MORE

  • Is sudden blurred vision an emergency?

    It all depends on associated symptoms and if the blurriness resolves. In a 42 year old male blurriness can be caused by an issue called central serous chorioretinopathy. This can be self limited and resolve over 4 months, but there can be residual visual deficit. Depending on the location of the issue in the macula, treatments to expedite resolution may be available. The first step is to see an ophthalmologist to get a proper diagnosis. READ MORE

  • Does light sensitivity ever go away?

    Light sensitivity has various causes. Especially at a young age, inflammation in the eye is of concern. As such, it is important to see an ophthalmologist to diagnose the cause of the symptoms. READ MORE

Expert Publications

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Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Clinical Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology LSU School of Medicine Department of Ophthalmology 2001 - 2007
  • Medical Directory Louisiana Eye Injury Registry United States Eye Injury Registry 2001 - 2004
  • Instructor in Ophthalmology University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine Department of Ophthalmology 1999 - 2000

Awards

  • Honor Society 1993 Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) 
  • Joseph B. Whitehead Foundation Scholarship 1994 Emory University 
  • Bert L. Hammack and Emory B. Hammack Memorial Scholarship 1992 Emory University 
  • Scholarship 1991 AHEPA 

Treatments

  • Diabetes
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Retinal Detachment
  • Retinal Tear
  • Type 2 Diabetes

Professional Memberships

  • American College of Surgeons  
  • New Orleans Academy of Ophthalmology  
  • American Medical Association  
  • Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology  
  • Phi Beta Kappa National Honor Society Member (1989-Present)  
  • Alpha Omega Alpha National Medical Honor Society Member (1993-Present)  

Fellowships

  • Fellowship trained in Vitreoretinal Diseases and Surgery

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Society of Retina Specialists, American Academy of Ophthalmology, Alpha Omega Alpha, Phi Beta Kappa

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Hardwork

Mr. George D. Fivgas, MD, FACS's Practice location

Practice At 7777 Hennessy Blvd Suite 3000

7777 Hennessy Blvd Suite 3000 -
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
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New patients: 225-766-7441, 225-768-9300
Fax: 225-768-9363, 225-766-7597

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Patient Experience with Dr. Fivgas


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Mr. George D. Fivgas, MD, FACS has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 25 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Ophthalmologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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Get to know Retina Specialist Dr. George D. Fivgas, who serves patients in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Dr. Fivgas is a board certified ophthalmologist who is currently serving patients at The Eye Medical Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. As a fellowship ophthalmologist trained in vitreoretinal diseases and surgery, that is his focus. The Eye Medical Center has been serving the Baton Rouge community for over 70 years with the highest medical care available. The Center’s goal is to combine technological excellence with sincere human kindness in order to provide unparalleled service to each patient who walks through the door. 

Dr. Fivgas is also affiliated with Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge. Prior to his current endeavors, Dr. Fivgas was an Instructor in the Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine from 1999 until 2000. He was also a Clinical Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology in the Department of Ophthalmology at the LSU School of Medicine from 2001 until 2007. He is now a clinical assistant professor of ophthalmology and preceptor for the retina fellowship at LSU School of Medicine. 

Dr. Fivgas is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. He is also a member of the American Society of Retina Specialists, the American Medical Association, the New Orleans Academy of Ophthalmology, the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, and the Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society.

Dr. Fivgas is board certified in ophthalmology by the American Board of Ophthalmology (ABO). The ABO is an independent, nonprofit organization responsible for certifying ophthalmologist in the United States. Founded in 1916, the ABO was the first American Board established to certify medical specialists and is one of 24 specialty boards recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties and the American Medical Association.

Dr. Fivgas earned his medical degree from Emory School of Medicine – Emory University in 1994. He then went on to complete a one-year internship at the same University in the Department of Medicine, followed by a three-year residency in the Department of Ophthalmology. He also completed his fellowship training at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Ophthalmology is a branch of medicine and surgery, which deals with the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders. Ophthalmologists are experts in the diseases, functions, and anatomy of the eye. They may provide routine care such as vision testing, as well as prescribe and fit eyeglasses or contact lenses. However, ophthalmologists are also surgeons. They repair traumatic injuries to the eye and perform cataract, glaucoma, and corneal surgery. 

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