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Dr. Marilu O'Byrne, MD

Dr. Marilu O'Byrne, MD

Ophthalmology*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Marilu O'Byrne, MD is an ophthalmologist in Bogalusa, LA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine in 1981. She is affiliated with Sterling Surgical Hospital. She is not accepting new patients.

3.1 Star Rating
Based on 23 reviews 3.1 Star Rating (23 reviews)

Eye Surgery Center of Louisiana

409 Avenue F Bogalusa, LA 70427

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. O'Byrne specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. See board certifications
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. O'Byrne's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. O'Byrne

3.1
23 ratings, 11 with a written review
5 star
39%
39%
4 star
9%
9%
3 star
9%
9%
2 star
9%
9%
1 star
35%
35%

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Always Pleased with Dr. and Staff
Staff is very professional and responsive to questions and needs. Dr. O'Byrne takes time with her patients and explains her findings. She listens to your questions and makes certain your understand her response.
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
  • Long wait times
Helpful
Gail – Jul 26, 2023
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She is a terrible eye Dr. Talked me into a Toric len implant. I have been having eye pain since the surgery five years ago.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Rosalind Letellier – Jan 28, 2021
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I went to Dr. Marilu O'Byrne to inquire about Lasik surgery for my poor eyesight. I'm 45 years old and she told me I had cataracts in both eyes. I know it's rare but definitely possible. She told me I needed surgery and it would cost up to $3200 per eye. I believed her but got another opinion. The 2nd doctor told me I didn't even have a hint of cataracts and he didn't know why O'Byrne told me I did. What I have is normal aging sight for my age. He told me he could do surgery but try glasses first which is what I'm doing. I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THIS DR.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Dec 10, 2019
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She see's my entire family. My dad has been using her since she graduated college as well as myself. I recently had check all 3 of my children and she discovered my daughter had a astigmatism and did not have clear vision. Now my daughter is able to see clearly with glasses and we are so thankful. her chair side manner is wonderful. My entire family will continue to see her
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
May 17, 2019
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Wonderful doctor's and staff. Will definitely be recommending both doctors to all of my friends and family!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Mandeville, LA – Dec 20, 2018
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Good eye doctor who has plenty patients so sometimes it is hard to get an appointment quickly. She did my lens implants and now I have 20/20 vision again.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
LA – Dec 16, 2018
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She did my PRK surgery and I was a -10 in my left eye and -8.75 in my right eye and now I have perfect vision. Did I mention that I use to wear coke bottles as a kid.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
10 others found this helpful
Helpful
Slidell, LA – Mar 16, 2017
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She did medically necessary blephropladty on my eyelids as they were hindering my view. After surgery I noticed that she had not done the come surgery and did not remove the fat pads on the outer corners of my upper lids. She gave all kinds of other excuses for why I was having problems. It has been a year and now it has gotten worse and I have to fight my insurance company to have the procedure redone because not done properly by Obyrne in the beginning. Will NEVER recommend her.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
Helpful
Guidos in Picayune, MS – Jan 21, 2017
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Dr. O'Byrne recommended the Toric lens implant. Now I have many problems that started immediately after. I feel the lens ALL the time. I am unable to concentrate because of the discomfort. I found out that this procedure is unsafe for some people. She did not check my chart or ask questions that would have showed this was unnecessary for me.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 others found this helpful
Helpful
Sharon in Mandeville, LA – Dec 30, 2016
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Dr. O'Byrne and staff were pleasant and friendly. My only suggestion is with collection of co-pays from clients with vision coverage. There was an error made when verifying my coverage resulting in an over-payment. Getting in touch with the office took multiple attempts and am still waiting on a refund some 45 days later.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
Helpful
Tara Roberts in Slidell, LA – Apr 19, 2016
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Excellent Doctor. I had cataract surgery on both my eyes. Her lens placement was excellent!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
Helpful
Gregory Schilling in Covington, LA – Feb 23, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Marilu O'Byrne, MD is an ophthalmologist in Bogalusa, LA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine in 1981. She is affiliated with Sterling Surgical Hospital. She is not accepting new patients.
  • Ophthalmology

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Lsu Eye Center

    Residency Hospital, 1985
  • Oschner Med Fdn

    Internship Hospital, 1982
  • Lsu Health Sciences Center New Orleans School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1981
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
Ophthalmology
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Locations

Eye Surgery Center of Louisiana

Eye Surgery Center of Louisiana409 Avenue F Bogalusa, LA 70427
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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

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    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

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