- Ophthalmologists
- LA
- Covington, LA
- Dr. Richard Bessent, MD
Dr. Richard Bessent, MD
Ophthalmology
Locations
Surgical Eye Associates
At a Glance
- Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
- Practices at Top Hospital • Patient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
- Recent Reviews • Reviews made in the last 30 days. See reviews
Dr. Bessent's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Bessent
4.1
Based on 13 ratings
| 5 Stars | 69.23076923076923% | (9) |
| 4 Stars | 7.6923076923076925% | (1) |
| 3 Stars | 0% | (0) |
| 2 Stars | 7.6923076923076925% | (1) |
| 1 Star | 15.384615384615385% | (2) |
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Bessent to family and friends is 4.076923 out of 5
Experience and Background Checks
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Dr. Bessent's Top Procedures and Conditions
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Bessent treats Blindness more than 99% of his peers
Dr. Bessent treats this condition more than 99% of his peers
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Bessent treats Visual Field Defects more than 98% of his peers
Dr. Bessent treats this condition more than 98% of his peers
Rating Includes other areas of care:
- Scotoma
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Bessent performs Cataract Removal Surgery more than 96% of his peers
Dr. Bessent performs this procedure more than 96% of his peers
Dr. Bessent's conditions and procedures:
- Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
- Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration
- All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
- Allergic Conjunctivitis
- Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
- Anterior Vitrectomy
- Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
- Astigmatism
- B-Scan Ultrasound
- Bell's Palsy
- Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
- Benign Neoplasm of Eye
- Blepharitis
- Blind Hypotensive Eye
- Blindness
- Cataract
- Cataract Removal Surgery
- Chalazion
- Chorioretinal Scars
- Conjunctival Hemorrhage
- Contact Lens Fitting Services
- Contusion of the Eyeball
- Cornea Surgery
- Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
- Corneal Diseases
- Corneal Erosion
- Corneal Ulcer
- Degenerative Disorders of Globe
- Diabetic Cataracts
- Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Diplopia
- Drainage of Conjunctival Cyst
- Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
- Drusen
- Dry Eyes
- Ectropion of Eyelid
- Entropion
- Esophoria
- Esotropia
- Excision of Chalazion
- Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
- Exophoria
- Exotropia
- Eye Cancer
- Eye Examination
- Eye Infections
- Eyelid Disorders
- Eyelid Surgery
- Farnsworth Lantern Test
- Floaters
- Foreign Body Removal from Eye
- Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
- Glaucoma
- Glaucoma Surgery
- Headache
- Herpetic Keratitis
- Heterophoria
- Iridocyclitis
- Keratitis
- Lazy Eye
- Macular Edema
- Macular Hole
- Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
- Migraine
- Nearsightedness
- Ocular Hypertension
- Ocular Prosthetics
- Ocular Surface Reconstruction
- Paralytic Strabismus
- Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
- Pinguecula
- Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
- Presbyopia
- Progressive High Myopia
- Pterygium
- Pterygium Surgery
- Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
- Retinal Dystrophy
- Retinal Vein Occlusion
- Senile Cataracts
- Stye
- Tear Duct Disorders
- Trichiasis
- Ultrasound, Eye
- Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
- Vision Screening
- Visual Field Defects
- Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)
- Vitreoretinal Surgery
- Vitreous Hemorrhage
- Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
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Dr. Bessent accepts
Accepted insurance can change. Please double-check when making an appointment.
Dr. Bessent accepts the following insurance:
- Aetna
- Aetna HMO
- Choice Plus POS II
- Anthem
- National (BlueCard) PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Card PPO
- CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
- HealthyBlue 2.0
- HealthyBlue Advantage
- Cigna
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna PPO
- Open Access Plus
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- Humana
- Choice Care PPO
About Me
Biography
Specialties
- Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
- Ophthalmology
Education
Awards
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Richard Bessent, MD?
Click here to schedule an appointment online. New patients can also call (985) 273-5158, and for other questions, call (985) 893-5777.
Is Dr. Richard Bessent, MD accepting new patients?
Dr. Richard Bessent, MD generally accepts new patients on Healthgrades. You can see Dr. Bessent's profile to make an appointment.
Does Dr. Richard Bessent, MD accept my insurance?
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What are Dr. Richard Bessent, MD's top areas of care?
Dr. Bessent frequently treats Blindness, Visual Field Defects, and Cataract Removal Surgery. See all procedures and conditions Dr. Bessent treats.
Where is Dr. Richard Bessent, MD's office located?
Dr. Bessent's office is located at 1120 N Highway 190, Covington, LA 70433. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Does Dr. Richard Bessent, MD offer telehealth services?
Dr. Bessent has not yet indicated whether they offer telehealth services. Please contact the office to check for availability/eligibility.
Affiliated Hospitals
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Learn more about how Healthgrades measuresHospital Quality.83% Patients that would definitely recommend, 13% higher than the national average
5 Awards Received
Award Highlight: Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2021)
85% Patients that would definitely recommend, 15% higher than the national average
88% Patients that would definitely recommend, 18% higher than the national average
5 Awards Received
Award Highlight: Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2022)
75% Patients that would definitely recommend, 5% higher than the national average
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