Leela Vadrevu Raju MD
Cornea & External Disease, Refractive Surgery
Tulane University Dept. Of Ophthalmology
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131 S Robertson StNew Orleans, LA 70112
Phone+1 504-988-5831
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Education & Training
Baylor College of MedicineFellowship, Cornea, External Diseases, and Refractive Surgery, 2008 - 2009
UPMC Medical EducationResidency, Ophthalmology, 2005 - 2008
University of MarylandInternship, Internal Medicine, 2004 - 2005
Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of MedicineClass of 2003
Certifications & Licensure
LA State Medical License 2024 - 2026
NC State Medical License 2024 - 2026
NY State Medical License 2014 - 2026
WV State Medical License 2009 - 2017
PA State Medical License 2005 - 2014
TX State Medical License 2008 - 2013
NM State Medical License 2008 - 2008
American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 1 citationsEroded Gore-Tex Scleral Sutures and Endophthalmitis in Atopic Keratoconjunctivitis.Joseph Colcombe, Leela Raju, Yasha Modi
Ophthalmology. Retina. 2025-07-01 - 3 citationsEyelid margin disease (blepharitis and meibomian gland dysfunction): clinical review of evidence-based and emerging treatments.Karolinne Maia Rocha, Marjan Farid, Leela Raju, Kenneth Beckman, Brandon D Ayres
Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. 2024-08-01 - 2 citationsCurrent state and future perspectives in the diagnosis of eyelid margin disease: clinical review.Elizabeth Yeu, Sumit Garg, Brandon D Ayres, Kenneth Beckman, Winston Chamberlain
Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. 2024-08-01
Authored Content
- Both NSAIDs Alone and NSAIDs Plus Steroids Reduce Post–Cataract Surgery ComplicationsDecember 2023
- Many Factors Can Lead to Intraoperative Floppy Iris Syndrome During Cataract SurgeryDecember 2022
- Corneal Opacity and Comorbid Eye Disease Increase Risk of Posterior Capsule RuptureJune 2022
Press Mentions
Method of Astigmatism AnalysisMay 14th, 2019
How to Handle the Symptoms of Dry EyesJanuary 11th, 2018
Together We Can Eradicate Blindness in Children: Dr VK RajuNovember 4th, 2017- Join now to see all
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