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