Dr. Mallika Doss

OphthalmologyRetina Specialist
Metairie, LA

Areas of Expertise

Retinal Vascular Occlusive Disease
Retinal Tears
Secondary Intraocular Lens Implantation

About Me

Dr. Mallika K. Doss is a vitreoretinal surgeon who treats complex conditions affecting the retina and vitreous, with a focus on preserving and restoring vision through individualized care. She evaluates vision changes such as distortion, floaters, and sudden vision loss and helps patients understand their diagnosis and treatment options at every step.

Her clinical expertise includes age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vascular occlusive disease, retinal tears and detachments, macular holes, and macular pucker. She also performs secondary intraocular lens implantation for dislocated lenses and provides both medical and surgical retina care when advanced treatment is needed.

Dr. Doss earned her M.D. at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine after completing a B.S. in Biochemistry at Southern Methodist University. She completed internship and ophthalmology residency training at the University of Texas at Houston, followed by a two-year vitreoretinal surgery fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. She has also served on the LSU Health Sciences Center faculty, supporting resident and fellow education.

Training

  • University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

    Vitreoretinal Surgery (Two-Year Program)

    University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

    Fellowship
  • Ophthalmology (Chief Resident)

    University of Texas at Houston

    Residency
  • Medical Degree (M.D.)

    Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine

    Medical School
  • Southern Methodist University

    B.S. in Biochemistry (Magna Cum Laude)

    Southern Methodist University

    Undergraduate

Awards & Honors

  • American Chemical Society “Student of the Year” Award

    American Chemical Society

  • Resident of the Year

    University of Texas at Houston

Certifications & Licensure

Licensed In
LA, PA
License Numbers
309345, MD458356

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