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Kefla G. Brown, OD

Pediatric Optometry
Accepting New Patients
Kefla G. Brown, OD
4.9 of 5 Stars
Based on 68 Patient Verified Ratings
Languages
  • English
Specialties
  • Pediatric Optometry
Years Practicing
23
Gender
Female

Kefla G. Brown, OD

Pediatric Optometry
Accepting New Patients
Primary Location
1315 Jefferson Hwy
Jefferson, LA 70121
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Biography

Dr. Kefla Brown practices pediatric optometry at Ochsner Health. She is certified by the National Board of Examiners in optometry and the Louisiana State Board of Optometry Examiners for treatment and management of ocular disease. She holds an optometric license with therapeutic privileges in Louisiana. A proud New Orleans native, she graduated from Xavier University of Louisiana summa cum laude and The Ohio State University College of Optometry. She completed her primary care residency at Ochsner Clinic Foundation.Dr. Brown joined the Ochsner Health staff in 2001, and she has been in practice for over 20 years. As the only full-time pediatric optometrist in the New Orleans area. Dr. Brown provides services to children of all ages and abilities. She has extensive experience with the ocular system as it relates to systemic, metabolic, neurologic, craniofacial and genetic conditions. Her services also provide a necessary component to concussion care, in addition to a variety of eye injuries and ocular diseases. Dr. Brown's office, style of care, and exams are tailored to the pediatric population, including teenagers and young adults. She has a passion for the special needs population and enjoys caring for those who are differently-abled.

Education and Training

Graduate School

The Ohio State University
Field of Study: Vision Science/Physiological Optics

Medical School

Ohio St. Univ. College of Optometry

Residency

Ochsner Clinic Foundation

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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

Very satisfied with the attention and professionalism of the patient's needs.

November 2024

Dr. Brown made my daughters experience fun and not scary. She has patience and is excellent at what she does.

November 2024

DR. Brown is the BEST!!!!!

November 2024

Dr. Brown has a wonderful demeanor and an ability to engage with her patients! She is fantastic, and her staff is wonderful, as well!

October 2024

Took her time & worked through all problems and concerns. Then checked to ensure she had accurately determined the solutions: Top notch!

October 2024

Love Dr. Brown!! She is very knowledgeable and we feel like we are in the best hands possible!

October 2024

Dr. Brown was great as usual. She always engages with the patients and explains treatment options very well.

October 2024

Great annual appointment!

October 2024

Great Dr and assistant

August 2024

Dr Brown is the best doctor. She is very complete. She even scheduled her own follow up appointments. Awesome person.

August 2024

I highly recommend Dr Brown! She is the best

July 2024

Dr. Brown is an excellent doctor who excels at her job.

July 2024

Dr. Brown is always great

July 2024

I love Dr. Brown and her team. They are always friendly, attentive, caring, and informative.

July 2024

Dr. Brown is the best. She is so attentive, informative and is great with her patients. Wonderful bedside manner with adults and kids. She has an amazing office staff as well. Great teamwork!

June 2024

They are the best