Dr. Robert Blem, MD

Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery*MaleAge 53

Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery*

Dr. Robert Blem, MD is a vitreoretinal disease specialist in Lafayette, LA. He is affiliated with medical facilities Ochsner University Hospital and Clinics and Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

Dr. Robert Blem, MD

Practice

401 Saint Julien Ave Lafayette, LA 70506
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Accepting new patients

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Blem specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Blem's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Blem

3.8

23 ratings, 10 with a written review
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Mona B – Mar 13, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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MntnMn34 – Mar 03, 2024
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Maggie – Jul 26, 2023
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
2 people found this helpful
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TJsolstice – Sep 28, 2019
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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
  • Long wait times
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L. Styles in Youngsville, LA – Jun 26, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
10 people found this helpful
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Apr 11, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
8 people found this helpful
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LA, LA – Feb 01, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
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Kelli in Lafayette, LA – Jan 26, 2019
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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
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
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Fleming in Crowley, La – Feb 16, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
12 people found this helpful
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Lafayette, LA – Apr 07, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. Robert Blem, MD is a vitreoretinal disease specialist in Lafayette, LA. He is affiliated with medical facilities Ochsner University Hospital and Clinics and Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
  • Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery

  • Ophthalmology

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  • University Of Texas Medical Branch

    Fellowship Hospital, 2003
  • Virginia Commonwealth University School Of Medicine

    Residency Hospital, 2001
  • University Of Tennessee-chattannooga

    Internship Hospital, 1998
  • Virginia Commonwealth University

    Undergraduate School, 1993
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
Ophthalmology
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Locations

Practice

Eye Center at Ochsner University Hospital & Clinics401 Saint Julien Ave Lafayette, LA 70506
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  • Call
  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: 8:00am - 12:00pm
  • Directions
Office4313 I 49 S Service Rd Opelousas, LA 70570
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Ochsner Lafayette General Surgical Hospital1000 W Pinhook Rd Lafayette, LA 70503
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Ochsner University Hospital and Clinics

    2390 W Congress St
    Lafayette, LA 70506
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    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.

    91%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    7% higher than the national average

    83%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    8% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center

    1214 Coolidge Blvd
    Lafayette, LA 70503

    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

    82%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

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