Sanica Matthews, OD

Dr. Sanica J. Matthews received her undergraduate degree from Xavier University of Louisiana. She received her doctorate of optometry from Illinois College of Optometry in Chicago. During her tenure at Illinois College of Optometry, Dr. Matthews completed an optometry student externship in primary care and advanced ophthalmic care at the Illinois Eye Institute in Chicago, an ocular disease externship at Tuscaloosa Veterans Affairs Medical Center, a low vision externship at the Ochsner Health Center in Metairie, Louisiana, and a pediatric and contact lens externship at the Family Vision Care Center and Neuro Vision Rehabilitation Institute in Valencia, California. Following this Dr. Matthews completed a residency in primary care at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans through the Southern College of Optometry. Dr. Matthews has been on staff at Ochsner since September 2018 and practicing optometry since 2012. She is certified in ocular therapeutics by the Louisiana State Board of Optometry Examiners. Dr. Matthews practices comprehensive optometry at the Ochsner Health Center in Metairie and Ochsner Medical Center on Jefferson Highway. In her spare time she enjoys arts/crafts, Broadway plays, church and live music.

Medical Education

Illinois College of Optometry
Field of Study: optometry

Residency

Southern College of Optometry
Field of Study: Primary Eye Care

June 2023

Dr. Matthews is awesome!

Very good

She repeated multiple times what I needed to do with the eye drops & warm compress as well as oral med regimen.

May 2023

Very pleasant and caring doctor

I am very satisfied that I was able to find another good Eye Doctor through Ochsner . Thanks

Dr. Matthew's explained the need to change prescription and made sure what that would entail

Great exam, the doctor was thorough once she finally appeared.

I trust my sight to this doctor. Makes me feel confident in my treatment n her care to me.

April 2023

Great!

The physician was very informative and knowledgeable about the testing and services provided Her bed side manner is beyond professional, warm and kind.

Excellent

March 2023

Caregiver was on task and very easy to talk with about my eye exam. Dr. Matthews discussed proposed treatment and further testing for eye examination. Highly recommend

Excellent job, very caring and thorough Doctor. Would highly recommend her to Family and Friends.

She was courteous. She asked questions and she listened. Her "bedside manner" was very good. She provided me with a plan for ongoing care.

Dr Matthews is very personable and empathetic.

Dr. Matthews was very kind and thorough. She did her job great and she is very patient.

Dr was excellent

February 2023

Again this was my first visit - it went fast and was generally painless. I enjoy the setup of the whole vision test setup, and both my doctor and nurse used all their tools so seamlessly - I'm impressed genuinely.

Dr. Matthews is very knowledgeable and friendly. She answered all my questions.

Loved Dr. Matthews! She is the best eye doctor! She really listens and cares about my eye problems.

Good

October 2022

Very knowledgeably and professional Takes take your explain patient condition allows ample time for questions.

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Thank you for telling us about our wonderful team! They work tirelessly to ensure that every patient receives the best quality of care. They will love to hear about your kind words! We wish you all the best!

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November 2022

My entire experience was pleasant. My wait time was limited. The Dr was very thorough and explained everything to me. This is my second visit with and I plan on going back once a year. I highly recommend Dr Sanica Matthews

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!

Dr Matthews was very knowledgeable and made ne feel very comfortable. She explained everything and provided great advice. I highly recommend her to anyone searching fir a thorough eye examination.

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!

Everyone was prompt and kind. Very helpful in answering all my questions and giving me detailed information about my eyes.

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Our team is always ready to provide excellent service, and compassionate care. They will appreciate your kind words. We wish you all the best!

Very thorough and professional eye exam

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So glad to hear that you had a positive experience with us! Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review.

I am very pleased with Dr.Matthews, however,I was not happy with the wait time before seeing her. This was my second visit and both times I have had to wait longer than expected.

Our Response:
On behalf of Ochsner Health, we apologize for any inconvenience it might have caused you. Please reach out to us at feedback@ochsner.org, so that we can look into this, and improve our customer service.

DR. SANICA MATTHEWS IS A TOP NOTCH PHYSICIAN ,AND A 😊 WONDERFUL HUMAN BEING. I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND HER TO ANYONE AND EVERYONE

Our Response:
Thanks for taking the time to leave us a compliment! Glad to hear you had a great experience with us and we look forward to seeing you again soon. Have a great day!

December 2022

This is my first visit Dr. Matthews and her assistant who is amazing answer all my questions, and very patient.

Our Response:
Thank you for your kind words, we will make sure they reach our team. Best wishes!

Great Doctor! Very knowledgeable and friendly.

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!

Dr. Matthews was excellent. I liked that she was very knowledgeable and confident. I also liked her demeanor and care about the best possible diagnosis about my eye condition. I am very pleased and satisfied.

The clinic is beautiful and Dr. Matthews is the bomb and she’s always on point😍

Our Response:
That's exactly what we like to hear! Creating positive outcomes for our patients is central to everything we do. Thank you for your glowing review.

My first time visit with Doctor Sanica Matthews OD was a good one. She is very personable, professional and knowledgeable.

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.

January 2023

Dr. Mathews provides excellent eye care.

Dr. Matthews provided the most thorough, pleasant and efficient exam ever! She’s professional, compassionate and timely. If 10 stars was an option, she’d deserve every single one.

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