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Dr. Clayton Patrick is a board-certified comprehensive ophthalmologist and cataract surgeon dedicated to safe, precise care and easy-to-understand guidance at every visit. Born and raised in Louisiana, he provides full-service eye care—from routine evaluations and medical management to advanced cataract surgery with modern lens technologies—and enjoys partnering with patients to choose the approach that best fits their goals. Dr. Patrick earned his medical degree at LSU Health New Orleans and completed ophthalmology residency at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, where he served as chief resident. He later stayed on as faculty and received a Teacher of the Year award for his contributions to surgical education before returning home to serve patients in the Baton Rouge area.

Dr. Benjamin Appelo is a comprehensive ophthalmologist who treats a full spectrum of eye disease with a focus on cataract and refractive surgery and minimally invasive glaucoma surgery. Patients appreciate his calm, straightforward manner and the way he lays out options so each person can choose a plan that fits how they see, work, and live. Dr. Appelo graduated magna cum laude from Florida State University and earned his MD at the Florida State University College of Medicine. He completed his Ophthalmology residency through the U.S. Air Force at Brooke Army Medical Center, later serving as Medical Director of the Ophthalmology Department at Keesler Medical Center and teaching refractive and cataract surgery to residents. In clinic, he provides careful evaluations, modern surgical planning, and follow-up that keeps people comfortable and confident as they recover.

Dr. R. Elliott Browning is an ophthalmologist with a strong foundation in both science and patient-centered care. He completed his undergraduate studies in Biomedical Sciences at Auburn University in 2014 and went on to earn his medical degree from the University of Mississippi School of Medicine in 2018. He then pursued an internal medicine internship at the University of North Carolina, where he worked closely with patients facing a wide range of medical and eye-related concerns. Dr. Browning values clear communication and takes time to explain diagnoses, imaging, and treatment options in an approachable way so patients can feel confident in their decisions. His clinical interests include comprehensive eye care, cataract evaluation, and medical management of common eye diseases. Outside of medicine, he enjoys reading, golf, Bible study, woodworking, and mechanical and electrical projects, interests that reflect his curiosity, attention to detail, and steady hands in the exam room.