Eye Surgery Center of Louisiana
Optometry • Gretna, LA • Multiple office locations in the Greater New Orleans area locations
About
Eye Surgery Center of Louisiana (ESCLA) is a private, full-service eye care practice based in Slidell, Louisiana, with 3 offices in the United States (including Metairie). The center specializes in eye surgery, including cataract, glaucoma, and retina care, and offers patient resources, financing options, and educational materials. They employ 6 people and report annual revenue around $11.6 million. Contact: info@escla.net or 504-887-7660.
Clinic Type
Optometry
Address
1051 GAUSE BLVD, Slidell, Louisiana 70458, us
Phone
+15048877660
70006info@escla.net
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Vitals: Dr. Waldemar Torres Carlo: 4.7/5; Dr. John Thomas Frisbee: 2.7/5 (Not explicitly aggregated for the center overall)
Patients praise
- Helpful and concerned staff during cataract surgery
Common complaints
- Specific physician complaints regarding treatment plans for macular degeneration
- Limited parking facilities
"Everyone involved was very helpful and concerned and did a great job with my cataract surgery."
— Official Center Website"Worst ever experience for my husband! Frisbee would never give him any prognosis for his macular degeneration after years of eye injections. He never offered any alternatives... Shame on him. He wanted a patient for life with no way out!"
— LocalityBiz (Slidell location review)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Gregory C. Long, MD | Eyecare Associates of New Orleans — Aug 1, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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