Robert Blem, M.D. – General Eye Care Surgeon

Retina Physician and Surgeon

I have performed over 2000 surgical cases including diabetic and rhegmatogenous retinal detachments, trauma, macular holes, epiretinal membranes, and pediatric cases including PHPV. I am also trained in medical Retinopathy of Prematurity.

Before joining the LaHaye team, I was associate partner in two man retina-only practice specializing in diabetic retinopathy, age related macular degeneration, retinal detachments, uveitis, trauma, and other diseases of the retina and vitreous.

April 1, 2006 – Present position
Retina Physician and Surgeon
Louisiana Retina Center
1000 West Pinhook Rd, Suite 301
Lafayette, LA 70503
(337) 264-1011

Solo retina practice specializing in diabetic retinopathy, age related macular degeneration retinal detachments, uveitis, trauma, and other diseases of the retina and vitreous.

I have performed over 2000 surgical cases. These have included diabetic and rhegmatogenous retinal detachments, trauma, macular holes, epiretinal membranes, and pediatric cases including PHPV. I am trained in medical Retinopathy of Prematurity.

Licensure and Certification Information:

Board Certified American Academy of Ophthalmology November 10, 2002

Texas Medical License: Active
Louisiana Medical License: Active

Education:

Fellowship in Medical and Surgical Retina

University of Texas Medical Branch – Department of Vitreoretinal Surgery
Galveston, TX                                                                      July 2001- June 2003
          Clinical professor appointment (part-time faculty attending)
University of Texas Medical Branch – Dept. of Vitreoretinal Surgery
Galveston, TX                                                                      July 2002 – June 2003

Fellowship Instructors:

Frederikus van Kuijk, MD
Helen K. Li, MD
Vince Vann, MD
Edward H. Thall, Md

Residency

Medical College of Virginia – Department of Ophthalmology
Richmond, VA                                                                    July 1998 – 2001

Internship

University of Tennessee- Chattanooga, Department of Translational Medicine
Chattanooga, TN                                                                 July 1997 – June 1998

Education

Medical College of Virginia
Richmond, VA                                                                   August 1993 – May 1997

Virginia Commonwealth University               
Richmond, VA                                                                  August 1990 – May 1993
B.S. Biology, Magna cum laude