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4315 Houma BlvdSte 201Metairie, LA 70006
Phone+1 504-456-9061
Fax+1 504-888-6045
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Summary
- Dr. Gwen Cousins is an ophthalmologist in Metairie, LA and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including East Jefferson General Hospital and Touro Infirmary. She received her medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport and has been in practice 17 years. She specializes in retinal disease and is experienced in retina surgery, vitreoretinal disease, and pediatric retinal disease.
Education & Training
Louisiana State University School of Medicine (New Orleans)Residency, Ophthalmology, 2001 - 2005
Ochsner Clinic FoundationInternship, Internal Medicine, 2000 - 2001
LSU School of Medicine in ShreveportClass of 2000
Certifications & Licensure
LA State Medical License 2002 - 2026
MS State Medical License 2018 - 2025
American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology
Fellow of American college of Surgeons FACS
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons, 2013-2016
- Fellow (ASRS) American Society of Retinal Specialists, 2007-2016
- Fellow (FAAO) American Academy of Ophthalmology
Clinical Trials
- A Study to Compare the Efficacy and Safety of Intravitreal APL-2 Therapy With Sham Injections in Patients With Geographic Atrophy (GA) Secondary to Age-Related Macular Degeneration Start of enrollment: 2018 Aug 31
- Assessing the Efficacy and Safety of Brolucizumab Versus Aflibercept in Patients With Visual Impairment Due to Macular Edema Secondary to Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion Start of enrollment: 2019 Jul 02
- Assessing the Efficacy and Safety of Brolucizumab Versus Aflibercept in Patients With Visual Impairment Due to Macular Edema Secondary to Central Retinal Vein Occlusion Start of enrollment: 2019 Jul 03
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