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

August 2023

I Was So Satisfied I scheduled appointment for my wife

Very good

Beautiful Doctor I always appreciate her care and concern thank you

Excellent and professional and friendly!

The PA was very professional and helpful.

Good

The Doctor explained the test and results to me

July 2023

Dr. Matthews is an excellent optometrist, very informed. Also she is compassionate and non judgmental but does emphasize the importance of addressing my diabetes.

This was my first time seeing Dr. Matthews. She was so nice. She puts you at ease.

She was wonderful

June 2023

Dr. Matthews is awesome!

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

November 2023

Excellent Care from the front door to my annual exam

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! This response is provided on behalf of Ochsner Health.

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January 2023

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.

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!

Dr. Mathews provides excellent eye care.

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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.

December 2022

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.

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

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.

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!

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

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

November 2022

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!

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.

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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.

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.

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

Our Response:
Our team is always ready to provide excellent service, and compassionate care. They will appreciate your kind words. 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.

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