ThomasHeigleMD

Cataract Related, Cornea & External Disease, Refractive Surgery

Eye Medical Center

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Office
Eye Medical Center
7777 Hennessy Blvd. Suite 4000
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Phone+1 225-766-7441

Dr. Thomas Heigle is an ophthalmologist based in Baton Rouge, LA, specializing in cataract-related issues as well as cornea and external disease. He completed his residency at University of Miami/Jackson Health System/Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in 1995 and a fellowship at Emory University School of Medicine in 1996. His expertise includes cataract surgery, corneal transplant surgery, and treating conditions such as Fuchs endothelial dystrophy. Dr. Heigle has several published works in notable journals, which have been widely cited, and is recognized as a Fellow by the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

Emory University School of MedicineFellowship, Cornea, External Diseases, and Refractive Surgery, 1995 - 1996
University of Miami/Jackson Health System/Bascom Palmer Eye InstituteResidency, Ophthalmology, 1992 - 1995
Ochsner Clinic FoundationInternship, Internal Medicine, 1991 - 1992
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New OrleansClass of 1991