Location
Areas of Expertise
Meet Dr. Rebecca Metzinger
About Me
Dr. Rebecca Metzinger is an ophthalmologist at Tulane School of Medicine and serves as chief of ophthalmology at the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System. She provides expert care for a wide range of eye conditions, with a special focus on diseases of the cornea and anterior segment.
Dr. Metzinger treats patients with corneal disease, cataracts, glaucoma, and dry eye syndrome, among other conditions. She is skilled in advanced surgical procedures including corneal transplant and cataract surgery. Her dedication to restoring vision is evident in her compassionate approach to patient care. Dr. Metzinger also has research interests in preventing corneal transplant rejection and facial nerve regeneration, bringing the latest advancements to her practice.
Training

Postdoctoral Research
Tulane University School of Medicine
Fellowship
Cornea and External Eye Diseases
Tulane University School of Medicine
Fellowship
General Surgery Internship
1996University of Maryland
Residency
Ophthalmology
Tulane University School of Medicine
ResidencyIntegrated Pre-Medical/Medical Inteflex Program
1995University of Michigan
Medical SchoolBS in Biomedical Sciences
1992University of Michigan
Undergraduate
Awards & Honors
WGNO Remarkable Women Award Finalist
2022WGNO-TV
Certifications & Licensure
- Licensed In
- LA
- License Numbers
- MD.022974


