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Dr. Gwen Cousins, MD

Dr. Gwen Cousins, MD

Ophthalmology*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Gwen Cousins, MD is an ophthalmologist in Metairie, LA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine in 2000. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as East Jefferson General Hospital and Sterling Surgical Hospital. She is accepting new patients.

3.2 Star Rating
Based on 15 reviews 3.2 Star Rating (15 reviews)

Practice

4315 Houma Blvd Ste 201 Metairie, LA 70006
(504) 456-9061

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Cousins specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. • See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
  • Easy Scheduling
    Patients said scheduling was easy. • See reviews
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Dr. Cousins' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Cousins

3.2

15 ratings, 9 with a written review
5 Star
53%
53%
4 Star
0%
0%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
7%
7%
1 Star
40%
40%

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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
JM – Jul 15, 2024
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
JD – Jul 15, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Sep 28, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Oct 12, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
K Dutsch – Oct 29, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Aug 06, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Gal tbone – Jun 23, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Dec 06, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Chris T. in Metairie, LA – Feb 12, 2016
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biography

Dr. Gwen Cousins, MD is an ophthalmologist in Metairie, LA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine in 2000. She is affiliated with medical facilities...read more

  • Ophthalmology

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  • Lsu Health Sciences Center New Orleans School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2000
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
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Ophthalmology
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Locations

Practice

Gitter and Cohen L L C4315 Houma Blvd Ste 201 Metairie, LA 70006
1

Practice

Office3525 Prytania St Ste 320 New Orleans, LA 70115
2

Practice

The Kellum Eye Center446 Corporate Dr Houma, LA 70360
3
Accurate Eye Care LLC900 Canal Blvd Ste 3 Thibodaux, LA 70301
4

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Sterling Surgical Hospital

    989 Robert Blvd
    Slidell, LA 70458
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    89%
    Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

    14% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • East Jefferson General Hospital

    4200 Houma Blvd
    Metairie, LA 70006
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Tulane Medical Center

    1415 Tulane Ave
    New Orleans, LA 70112

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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