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Southern College of Optometry
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Southern College of Optometry
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Donavon Lafleur, OD, is able to see patients residing in the following states: Louisiana. Please confirm your eligibility before booking a virtual visit with this provider.
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Donavon Lafleur, OD, is able to see patients residing in the following states: Louisiana. Please confirm your eligibility before booking a virtual visit with this provider.
All my questions were answered and things were explained so I could understand everything. I left there feeling better.
Very good. Dr. Lafleur has such a pleasant demeanor explains patiently he's very thorough.
The doctor explained every test and the results of the test
Good
Dr. LaFleur was awesome.
Physician checked several things, confirmed my issues and recommended treatment
Dr Donovan was very concerned about my eye care and made everything understood on what he was doing and recommendations
Really like Dr. LaFleur. Very thorough.
Great job
Excellent
Dr. Lafleur was very knowledgeable and explaining my situation of my eyes.
Great bedside manner
I have already referred Dr. Lafleur to my family amd friends. I would go back for a visit if my doctor was not available
Fantastic
Dr. Lafleur is always a pleasure and very kind. Takes time to allow patient questions. Never rushes through the exam time. Great communication with patient.
The doctor listened to my concerns, conducted the necessary exam, and provided information about my condition.
The initial Dr. Encounter was great.
Very professional and attentive
Very good
Great experience!! Questions were answered in an easy to understand manner and the doctor was very personable! Helped ease my nerves of being at the eye doctor
Great doctor.. Caring.. Kind
From my experience, I would readily recommend to anyone.
Dr. Lafleur is excellent. He listens and provides answers to all question. He is very informative.
He was thorough as always. Interested in what I was experiencing and checking carefully to see what my eyes might reflect. He explained everything that was looked at with testing done
Dr. Lafleur gave/did a very thorough exam. He's always patient & answers my questions.
My first visit with Dr. Lafluer went really well. I love his pleasant attitude, patience, and willingness to listen to my questions/concerns and then educate me about my eye health!
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I had a excellent visit with Dr. Donavon Lafleur at the Grove. I arrived 10 minutes early and was called into the office in less than 3 minutes. Allthough, Dr. Lafleur and his Staff made sure I was seen quickly, they were through and did not rush each procedure. The Doctor and Staff answered all my questions about the procedure and made sure I was comfortable. I hate having the eye drops for dilation procedure. However, the Doctor and Staff made a dreaded procedure quit pleasant. The entire process was handled with exceptional care with my fear of everything taken into consideration. I would like to take the time to say KUDOS to Doctor Lafleur and his Staff.
Source: healthgrades
Dr. Lafleur is such a pleasant doctor, always coming in and greeting you with a smile. Making sure that he explains everything to you where you can understand.
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Dr. Lafleur is very professional, extremely nice person and listens to his patients needs. Dr. Morgan had highly recommended Dr. Lafleur, which is a big compliment for Dr. Lafleur. I had been very satisfied with his services.
Source: healthgrades
My visit was as scheduled, didn’t have to wait. Dr. Lafleure was easy to talk and listen to.
Source: healthgrades
Dr. Lafleur was very professional, very efficient, and very knowledgeable - everything I could want in a doctor.
Source: healthgrades
Dr. LaFleur’s staff is very personable and efficient. Dr LaFleur is kind and professional.
Source: healthgrades
My mother [omitted] has been complaining of vision issues for months. Long story short, I found Dr. Lafleur after researching on Healthgrades. I, myself, needed a thorough eye examination as well. We drove 85+ miles from [omitted]. to come to Ochsner’s , and I can truthfully say, it was well worth it! From the sweet lady who took care of us @ registration, to the wonderful assistants who performed various testing, & were so caring & professional- we were overly impressed! Dr. Lafluer was very nice, performed a very thorough examination and took time to explain everything in detail. Excellent “bedside” manner. Never felt rushed. The concerns I had for my eyes were quickly ruled out. My mom was overly impressed as well. She will have to return in 6 mths for a condition Dr. Lafleur is monitoring. Highly recommend this facility and Dr.!!
Source: healthgrades
Very patient with my difficulty to focus on the eye chart. took time to explain what and why he was checking certain things.
Source: healthgrades
Dr Lafleur and the ophthalmic techs that work are very professional and work very well together! They took very good care of me during my entire time I was being seen! I couldn't have asked for a better eye exam experience!
Our Response:
On behalf of Ochsner Health, thank you for your review. We always aim to provide efficient and quality care for our patients. We wish you all the best!
Source: Google
The experience with Dr Lafleur is a good one but I don’t like the eye drops. I have refused those drops twice but I’m always forced to get them. I always have a bad reaction after getting them and have to take off work for two days following them. I get a headache, light sensitivity, really red and inflamed eyes and all I can do is rest my eyes, take pain meds & stay in the dark for two days…. It’s actually time for another exam and though I do like Dr Lafleur, I’ve been looking for a different OD outside of Ochsner because of those drops that I obviously can not refuse at this clinic.
Our Response:
On behalf of Ochsner Health, thank you for informing us about your experience. We take these kind of issues very seriously and will investigate this matter immediately. Please reach out to us at feedback@ochsner.org or 504-842-3971 at your earliest convenience. Thank you.
Source: Google
I had a great experience
Our Response:
Hello, thanks for taking the time to leave us feedback! We’re glad to hear our team provided a great experience. Have a great day!
Source: Google
My experience with Dr. Lafleur was awesome. Not only was he kind and knowledgeable but his staff was also great. I wish I could give them all 5 stars.
Our Response:
Thank you for your kind words. Our staff's knowledge, compassion, and expertise are what make us a trusted healthcare provider. Have a great day!
Source: Google
I was totally satisfied with the professional care I received from the Doctor and nurses!
Our Response:
It's so good to see that you had a positive experience with us. We work hard to make sure our patients receive the best quality of care. Thank you!
Source: Google
He and his staff did an excellent job with my exam, I felt comfortable and he explained everything in detail, asked all my questions
Our Response:
It's so good to see that you had a positive experience with us. We work hard to make sure our patients receive the best quality of care. Thank you!
Source: Google
Courteous, very concern about my eyes recommend anyone to dr lafleur and staff
Our Response:
We're very glad to hear it! Our commitment is to our patients well-being. We'll make sure that our team is recognized for their excellent service.
Source: Google
Always professional. Pleasant staff.
Our Response:
Thank you for your feedback. We're always happy to hear that we've provided an exceptional experience for our patients. We wish you all the best!
Source: Google
Dr. Donavon Lafleur offers very courteous, highly professional services. His staff are always diligent and equally courteous. I will not hesitate to recommend his services to family and acquaintances.
Our Response:
We appreciate the review. Compassion, expertise, and ensuring quality outcomes are core principles of our patient care philosophy. We'll make sure that your great feedback reaches our team. Thank you.
Source: Google
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