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Willis Knighton Physician Network

Locations

WK Eye Institute South

2530 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop
Suite 116
Shreveport , LA 71118

View hours
Monday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Friday
8:00am - 5:00pm

About Me

Karen Ezelle, OD, practices optometry for patients ages four and older at WK Eye Institute South.  

A native of Shreveport and a graduate of Caddo Magnet High School, Dr. Ezelle went on to graduate cum laude with a  Bachelor of Science in biochemistry from Millsaps College in Jackson, Mississippi. There she conducted research under the guidance of Dr. Cory Toyota and is published in the Journal of Bacteriology. Next she earned a Doctor of Optometry degree from Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, Tennessee.  

Her love of optometry began as a child born with a retinal condition that caused impaired vision. Dr. Ezelle’s lifelong experience under the care of ophthalmologists and optometrists informs her philosophy to treat patients as she would like to be treated. She listens carefully to patients so she can help them have the best vision possible. 

Away from the clinic, Dr. Ezelle enjoys relaxing, baking, shopping, trying new restaurants, and spending time with family and friends. She looks forward to a wedding with her fiancé, Dane, in spring 2023. 

Education

University:
Southern College of Optometry

Insurances Accepted

  • AARP Medicare Supplemental Plans
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health of Louisiana
  • Aetna Coventry Advantra Louisiana
  • Aetna Coventry Medicare Dual Preferred
  • Aetna Medicare Freedom PPO
  • Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana
  • Beech Street (Multiplan)
  • Blue Cross/Blue Shield - PPO Preferred Care
  • Blue Cross/Blue Shield Federal Employees
  • Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Louisiana - HMO Louisiana
  • Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Louisiana - Medicare Advantage
  • Blue Cross/Blue Shield OGB
  • Cigna HealthCare
  • Coventry Health Care (Aetna)
  • First Health
  • GEHA (Government Employees Health Association)
  • Gilsbar
  • Health Plus of Louisiana
  • Healthy Blue
  • Humana
  • Humana Choice PPO
  • IMA of Louisiana
  • Louisiana Healthcare Connections
  • Louisiana Medicaid
  • Louisiana Medicaid CHIP
  • Mail Handler's Benefit Plan (Aetna)
  • Medicare Railroad
  • Medicare Traditional Part B
  • Multiplan
  • Mutual of Omaha Supplemental Plans
  • Novasys Health
  • People's Health
  • PHCS (Private Healthcare Systems / Multiplan)
  • PPO Plus
  • Tricare for Life
  • Tricare Prime
  • Tricare Select / Standard
  • UMR (United Healthcare)
  • United Healthcare
  • United Healthcare Community Plan - Medicaid
  • United Healthcare Dual Complete
  • Vantage Health Plans – Commercial & Medicare Advantage
  • Workers Compensation
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Provider Ratings

5 out of 5

(258 ratings)

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