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Dr. Anthony Mazzulla is an ophthalmologist specializing in retina and vitreous surgery. He was born in Oak Park, Illinois and his interest in eye disease began at an early age. Dr. Mazzulla comes from a family of eye care professionals, and his father and older sister are both optometrists. He obtained his bachelor's degree with honors and his medical degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago as part of the combined medical program, Guaranteed Professional Program Admissions (GPPA). He completed his transitional year internship at West Suburban Hospital in Oak Park, IL. He went on to complete a three-year residency in ophthalmology at the University of Chicago.
Dr. Mazzulla came to New Orleans to complete a fellowship in vitreoretinal surgery at Ochsner Clinic Foundation. He joined the staff at Ochsner in 2008. He is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and he is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. He is currently involved in trials for age-related macular degeneration and diabetic eye disease. He has presented several research projects at the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology and has authored publications in peer-reviewed journals.
Dr. Mazzulla is the section head of vitreoretinal surgery. He also the director of the surgical vitreoretinal fellowship program. His interests outside of clinical practice include golfing, fishing, jazz music, and enjoying time with his wife and children.
Education and Training
Medical School
University of Illinois
Field of Study: MD
Internship
West Suburban Hospital Med. Center
Field of Study: Transitional
Residency
University of Chicago Hospitals
Field of Study: Ophthalmology
Fellowship
Ochsner Clinic Foundation - GME Office
Field of Study: Vitreoretinal Surgery
Certifications
- American Board Of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology
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Dr took his time answer questions I had in a way I could understand
I love my Doctor he knows his job !
Dr mazulla is so nice
Dr. M and the staff were very professional and made me feel comfortable.
Dr Mazzula is always thorough and caring
Dr Mazzulla is kind, competent, and knowledgeable. I would have no problem recommending him to anyone.
Excellent doctor.
Dr Mazulla is excellent
All was well.
Dr Mazzulla was wonderful. Very personable, shared what he was doing, why he was doing it and what he was thinking. Very thorough in his explanation.
I asked questions and felt they were answere sufficiently. The doctor was kind and pleasant.
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Dr. Mazzula is the best!
Dr Mazzulla is excellent, quick and so very nice.
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Very concerned
Very good
Excellent experience
Dr Mazzulla is an excellent doctor
Dr Mazzula is knowledgeable and concerned about me
The doctor made me feel very relaxed.
I have been a patient of Dr Mazzulla for several years. He has always made me feel very good and comfortable with his treatment. And will recommend him highly to a friend.
I was shown the pictures on the computer screen as they ALL explained what has occurred with my eye. Full disclosure.
I had a list of questions and the Dr.answered all of my questions
