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Jeffrey A. Colegrove, OD

Optometry
Accepting New Patients
Jeffrey A. Colegrove, OD
4.9 of 5 Stars
Based on 286 Patient Verified Ratings
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Jeffrey A. Colegrove, OD

Optometry
Accepting New Patients
Primary Location
1000 Ochsner Blvd
Covington, LA 70433
2005 Veterans Memorial Blvd.
Metairie, LA 70002

Biography

Dr. Jeffrey Colegrove was awarded his associate in science degree from Joliet Junior College in Joliet, Illinois. He obtained his bachelor's degree in anatomical sciences from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and earned his optometry degree with honors from Indiana University. During his tenure at Indiana University, Dr. Colegrove completed an optometry student externship at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Danville, Illinois, and a low vision externship at the Illinois Street Eye Clinic in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Colegrove completed his optometry residency at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Wilmington, Delaware, where he trained in therapeutic optometry. He became a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry in 1996. He joined Ochsner in 1993 as a staff optometrist and has self-initiated and developed, and is the current director, of an optometry extern rotation with the Southern College of Optometry and the Illinois College of Optometry. He has adjunct faculty status with the Southern College of Optometry and the Illinois College of Optometry. During his tenure at Ochsner, Dr. Colegrove has established a primary care optometry residency program that is affiliated with the Southern College of Optometry. In his daily practice Dr. Colegrove incorporates ocular therapeutics along with routine eye care and all types of contact lens fittings. He is involved in lecturing and grand rounds instruction for ophthalmology residents. In addition to his low vision externship, Dr. Colegrove completed a low vision course at Lighthouse International in 1998, has been instrumental in developing an optical shop display of current low vision aids. He also conducts monthly low vision clinics. Dr. Colegrove practices at the Ochsner Health Center - Metairie, Ochsner Medical Center - Jefferson Highway, and Ochsner Health Center - Covington.

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Education and Training

Medical School

Indiana University School of Optometry

Internship

Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Field of Study: Optometry

Ochsner Patient Verified Reviews

All patient experience ratings and comments are submitted by Ochsner Health patients through post-care surveys. Only surveys administered by Ochsner Health are displayed, and reviews are confidential to ensure privacy. Not all reviews submitted from patients included a comment.

November 2024

Dr. Colegrove is wonderful!

November 2024

The care provider did not rush with my treatment, he took time to discuss and explain my eye care.

November 2024

I have been seeing the same care provider for many years and will continue despite closer, more convenient locations.

November 2024

Good

November 2024

The doctor explained everything to me very well

November 2024

I'm very pleased and so glad I found him.

November 2024

Great asset to Ochsner team

October 2024

Great

October 2024

Dr. Colgrove was very pleasant and did a thorough check into my eye iproblem. He suggested treatment plan and ordered medication which I was able to pick up immediately on my way home. He was very helpful, thorough and reassuring and I would highly recommend his services.

October 2024

Dr. Colegrave was prompt, efficient, pleasant, & was very attentive & reassuring about my concerns about my eyes.

October 2024

Dr. was friendly, direct & clear.

October 2024

Very very good

October 2024

Dr. Colgrove was very patient and informative.

October 2024

Dr Colegrove very professional , excellent manners, respectful, lots of empathy!

October 2024

Provider did an outstanding job in getting a new prescription for my new glasses.

October 2024

Dr. Colegrove is calm, positive, and professional! He exemplifies the high level of knowledge and care I look for when choosing my medical team!

October 2024

Dr. Colegrove is an excellent health care provider. He's pleasant and engaging showing that he cares about me as a person and patient. I felt very comfortable discussing my eye issues and concerns.

October 2024

Dr Colegrove is truly professional, informative, directive, focused and most helpful.

October 2024

Dr. Was very Thorough, and explained clearly the findings and I am looking forward to my Next Visit......

September 2024

Dr. Colegrove was pleased that he found no maladies, cataract growth. He explained how to get best appointment since he has limited practice at my preferred site. He was happy to give me a paper copy of visit in addition to my Ochsner.

September 2024

Good

September 2024

My provider explained everything to me in regard to my examination, my questions, and even in past problems. I was very satisfied with the Information and exceptional service I was given during my visit as well and my past visits.

September 2024

Good

September 2024

Good

September 2024

From the beginning to end was very good