At The Eye Clinic, our ophthalmologists are all Board Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. Several of our physicians specialize in specific areas of eye care, such as diabetic retinopathy, corneal surgery, oculoplastics, glaucoma, laser vision correction and low vision disorders, allowing us to provide a full range of comprehensive eye care for patients of all ages. We are proud of our medical staff and the 216 years of combined experience they offer to our patients.


Larry D. Stewart, M.D.
  • Born and raised in Bridge Port, Illinois
  • Received Medical Degree from LSU School of Medicine
  • Board-certified Ophthalmologist
  • In private practice since 1973
  • Joined The Eye Clinic in 1973


William A. Mixon, M.D.

  • Born in McComb, Mississippi, but raised in Kentwood, Louisiana.
  • Received Medical Degree from LSU School of Medicine
  • Board-certified Ophthalmologist
  • In private practice since 1962
  • Joined The Eye Clinic in 1973
  • Web Site www.mixonmud.com

Alan D. Lacoste, M.D., F.A.C.S.
  • Born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana
  • Received Medical Degree from LSU School of Medicine
  • Board-certified Ophthalmologist
  • Fellow, American College of Surgeons
  • In private practice since 1978
  • Joined The Eye Clinic in 1978

William L. Iglinsky, M.D.
  • Born in Crowley, Louisiana, and raised in Lake Charles, Louisiana
  • Received Medical Degree from LSU School of Medicine
  • Board-certified Ophthalmologist
  • In private practice since 1981
  • Joined The Eye Clinic in 1984

John E. Sorrells, Jr., M.D.
  • Born and raised in Lake Charles, Louisiana
  • Received Medical Degree from LSU School of Medicine
  • Board-certified Ophthalmologist
  • In private practice since 1971
  • Joined The Eye Clinic in 1987

Jon A. Yokubaitis, M.D., F.A.C.S.
  • Born and raised in Houston, Texas
  • Received Medical Degree from University of Texas
  • Board-certified Ophthalmologist
  • Fellow, American College of Surgeons
  • In private practice since 1992
  • Joined The Eye Clinic in 1992

Melvin M. Gehrig, O.D.
  • Born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
  • Received Doctor of Optometry degree from Illinois College of Optometry
  • In private practice since 1971
  • Joined The Eye Clinic in 1987

Jeffrey S. Hankin, O.D.
  • Born and raised in Norwich, Connecticut
  • Received Doctor of Optometry degree from the Southern College of Optometry
  • In private practice since 1978
  • Assistant Professor , LSU Medical School
  • Joined The Eye Clinic in 1995

Don A. Bravin, M.D.
  • Born and raised in Richmond, California
  • Received Medical Degree from the University of California
  • Board-certified Ophthalmologist
  • In private practice since 1974
  • Joined The Eye Clinic in 1998

Patrick Mark Crawford, Jr., M.D.
  • Board Certified Ophthalmologist
  • Born and raised in Lake Charles, Louisiana
  • Received Medical Degree from LSU School of Medicine
  • In private practice since 1998
  • Joined The Eye Clinic in 1998

Andrew G. Erneston, O.D.
  • Born and raised in Greenwood, South Carolina
  • Recieved BS in Microbiology from Clemson University
  • M.T. (ASCP) from Self Memorial Hospital in South Carolina
  • Received Doctor of Optometry Degree from University of Alabama in Birmingham
  • Fellow, American Academy of Optometry
  • Adjunct Professor University of California Berkley, Southern College of Optometry
  • In private practice since 1982
  • Joined The Eye Clinic in 2002

A. J. O'Byrne, M.D.
  • From New Orleans
  • Received Medical Degree from LSU School of Medicine
  • Board-certified Ophthalmologist
  • In private practice since 1993
  • Joined The Eye Clinic in 2005

Chad East, O.D.
  • Originally from Lake Charles
  • Graduated from Barbe High School
  • Attended McNeese State University
  • Received a Bachelor of Science Degree from Louisiana State University
  • Earned his Doctor of Optometry Degree from Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, Tennessee