Dr. Rebecca Metzinger

OphthalmologyCornea Specialist
New Orleans, LA
(504) 988-2261
Accepts Medicare

Location

1430 Tulane Ave, Sl69
New Orleans, LA 70112

Areas of Expertise

Corneal Disease
External Eye Disease

Meet Dr. Rebecca Metzinger

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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

  • Tulane University School of Medicine

    Postdoctoral Research

    Tulane University School of Medicine

    Fellowship
  • Tulane University School of Medicine

    Cornea and External Eye Diseases

    Tulane University School of Medicine

    Fellowship
  • University of Maryland

    General Surgery Internship

    1996

    University of Maryland

    Residency
  • Tulane University School of Medicine

    Ophthalmology

    Tulane University School of Medicine

    Residency
  • Integrated Pre-Medical/Medical Inteflex Program

    1995

    University of Michigan

    Medical School
  • BS in Biomedical Sciences

    1992

    University of Michigan

    Undergraduate

Awards & Honors

  • WGNO Remarkable Women Award Finalist

    2022

    WGNO-TV

Certifications & Licensure

Licensed In
LA
License Numbers
MD.022974