Thomas Heigle MD
Cataract Related, Cornea & External Disease, Refractive Surgery
Eye Medical Center
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Eye Medical Center7777 Hennessy Blvd. Suite 4000Baton Rouge, LA 70808
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Summary
- 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.
Education & Training
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
Certifications & Licensure
FL State Medical License 1992 - 2027
LA State Medical License 1991 - 2026
GA State Medical License 1995 - 1997
American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Fellow (FAAO) American Academy of Ophthalmology
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 63 citationsNasolacrimal stimulation of aqueous tear production.Anurag Gupta, Thomas J. Heigle, Stephen C. Pflugfelder
Cornea. 1997-11-01 - 71 citationsTreatment of Recurrent Conjunctival Epithelial Neoplasia with Topical Mitomycin CThomas J. Heigle, R. Doyle Stulting, David A Palay
American Journal of Ophthalmology. 1997-09-01 - 103 citationsAqueous tear production in patients with neurotrophic keratitis.Thomas J. Heigle, Stephen C. Pflugfelder
Cornea. 1996-03-01
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
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