David Lazar, M.D.

Meet Dr. David Lazar

Dr. David Lazar is a board-certified ophthalmologist who specializes in vitreoretinal diseases and surgery. Skilled at diagnosing the eye for retinal tears or macular degeneration, Dr. Lazar performs innovative treatments that can alleviate painful symptoms and reduce discomfort. As a medical graduate from Tel Aviv University and with many prestigious fellowships, Dr. Lazar utilizes his years of education to help patients overcome advanced eye issues. Dr. Lazar offers a patient-centered perspective and enjoys helping patients feel knowledgeable and confident about their nonsurgical and surgical treatment options.

Education

Dr. Lazar received his bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan and graduated with a medical degree from Tel Aviv University. Following his medical doctorate, Dr. Lazar completed a prestigious internship at the Louisiana State University's Ochsner Clinical Foundation and then attended his residency here. During his residency, he served as chief resident. To further his education, Dr. Lazar specialized in vitreoretinal surgery at Lahey Hospital and Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital. While there, he served as a clinical associate at Tufts University School of Medicine and Harvard Medical School.

As an active researcher, Dr. Lazar regularly presents his innovative findings at conferences throughout the U.S., including:

  • The American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS)
  • The American Association of Ophthalmic Oncologists and Pathologists (AAOOP)
  • The American Uveitis Society (AUS)
  • The Southern Medical Association (SMA)

Currently, he works as a co-investigator in several nationwide clinical trials for the treatments of dry and wet macular degeneration.

Specialties and Expertise

Dr. Lazar is an expert vitreoretinal specialist and surgeon. He has experience diagnosing retina and vitreous eye conditions, including macular degeneration, macular holes, macular pucker, retinal tears and detachments, vein occlusions, posterior vitreous detachment, and diabetic retinopathy. He starts by comprehensively evaluating symptoms and providing treatment plans that meet patients' needs. To help treat these conditions, he is skilled at performing laser vitreolysis, retinal laser treatment, retinal injections, vitrectomy, and scleral buckle surgery.

Professional Memberships

Dr. Lazar is a proud member of the following organizations:

  • American Society of Retina Specialists
  • Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
  • American Academy of Ophthalmology
  • New Orleans Academy of Ophthalmology
  • Louisiana State Medical Society

Reviews

"Dr. Lazar and staff are wonderful. He makes me feel great and calls me his miracle patient. He told me that I am as close as you can get to a cure. Wonderful feeling leaving the appointment yesterday."

S.K.

Demandforce

"I have never been so well taken care of. I had a medical situation arise with my eye (not shocking considering this is an ophthalmology practice) and as a result I need to take disability leave from work. Susan Green, who I believe is the main administrator, was SO DILIGENT and HELPFUL and PROMPT in a situation that was wildly stressful and scary on my end. (I am also 7.5 months pregnant.) I am just so flabbergasted by her kind and efficient response and action, my paperwork was done and sent immediately, and I could not be more grateful. Thanks also to Dr. Lazar who wrote a detailed letter and sent the diagnostics pictures to my place of work in order to facilitate my leave. Rarely are doctors offices so efficient and helpful. It’s a rarity and deserves to be pointed out!"

J.R.

Yelp

"Dr Lazar is always clear, precise and thorough. He is friendly and professional. I feel confident with my retinal care."

C.H.

Demandforce

"Dr. Lazar and staff are wonderful. He makes me feel great and calls me his miracle patient. He told me that I am as clo... Read More"

S.K.

Demandforce

"this was my first appt with dr Lazar. I found him personable, direct and very understanding. he asked why I had come, ... Read More I will return inside of a. year."

K.E.

Demandforce

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