Dr. Patrick “Sean” O’Sullivan

Dr. O’Sullivan is a native to the Gulf Coast area and spent much of his childhood in New Orleans. He is one of five children, and his mother’s family is originally from New Orleans. His father was an Irish immigrant. After completing high school in Pascagoula, Mississippi, he pursued a degree in biomedical and civil engineering, which subsequently allowed him to join the Peace Corps where he worked assisting in water resource engineering in rural areas of Thailand.

After returning to the United States, he helped run the family’s seafood business after the unexpected death of his father. Once the business was stabilized, he began to pursue his medical career. Dr. O’Sullivan attended medical school in Jackson, Mississippi, where he met his future wife. Following completion of medical school, he received his ophthalmology training in Jackson, Mississippi, followed by a retinal fellowship at LSU. This period of specialized training occurred shortly after Katrina and allowed Dr. O’Sullivan the opportunity to travel across the state of Louisiana providing retina care.

Dr. O’Sullivan currently lives in New Orleans with his wife and three kids and serves on the board of the Lighthouse Louisiana, a non-profit organization organized to assist the visually impaired.

Dr. O’Sullivan feels that he can provide consistent care and offer immediate availability to his patients. Dr. O’Sullivan considers himself a hardworking and loyal physician. He truly and deeply cares about his patients and their vision. Their quality of life is paramount to him. As a result, he has developed close bonds with his patients and their families.

Dr. O’Sullivan is a member of the following organizations.

Dr. Ethan Stern, MD

Vitreoretinal Surgeon

Dr. Ethan Stern, MD, graduated Tulane University with a BFA in Jazz Studies. While in New Orleans, he discovered an interest in ophthalmology and completed his residency at BronxCare Health System in Bronx, NY. He most recently completed his vitreoretinal surgery fellowship at UT Health San Antonio.

Dr. Stern is very excited to return to Louisiana to join Dr. Sean O’Sullivan, MD, at Southern Retinal Institute to provide quality care to the community that made him feel most at home. He’s missed the food, the music, and the life of southeast Louisiana and looks forward to helping his patients get back to it, too.

Our Technicians & Staff

Lynn, A.S., COT, ROUB

Lynn, A.S., COT, ROUB

Clinic Manager
Lynn, A.S., COT, ROUB has been in the ophthalmology world for over 20 years, and she has been working with Dr. O’Sullivan since 2008. She is instrumental in the running of the clinic ensuring that patients receive excellent and efficient care.
Desiree, B.S., COA

Desiree, B.S., COA

Technician
Desiree, B.S., COA, began working with Dr. O’Sullivan in 2008. She graduated from Louisiana State University in 2007 obtaining a bachelor’s degree with honors in ophthalmic medical technology. She was also the recipient of the "Herbert E. Kaufman, MD" award in academic excellence. She is currently one of our senior technicians and surgical coordinator.
Stephanie

Stephanie

Technician
Stephanie began working with Dr O'Sullivan in 2013, while obtaining her associates degree in Allied Health from Delgado Community College. She obtained her COA shortly after graduation and is currently one of our senior technicians. Stephanie is eager to continue providing excellent patient care.
Fanny

Fanny

Technician
Fanny joined Southern Retinal Institute in 2019 and has extensive experience in ophthalmology. She assists with working up patients in addition to having experience with ocular photography. Fanny brings a unique skill to SRI with her fluency in Spanish combined with her depth of knowledge in the field of ophthalmology.
Courtney

Courtney

Technician
Courtney, COA, OSC, has worked in the ophthalmology field since 2010 following graduation from Delgado Community College with a degree in Allied Health Studies specializing in ophthalmic medical technology. Courtney obtained her COA in 2012, and shortly after, she obtained an ophthalmic scribe certification. Having worked in both general and vitreoretinal specialty clinics, she is knowledgeable and eager to help patients with any questions, especially understanding their ocular health.
Candice

Candice

Billing Supervisor
Candice has been in the eye world for over 10 years, and prior to that, she worked as a vet technician for 12 years. Candice strives to ensure that all patients’ balances are accurate. She works diligently with insurance companies to receive authorizations needed for visits, procedures, and medications.
Mindy

Mindy

Technician
Mindy, CMA, joined our team in the spring of 2023. Although new to Southern Retinal, she is not new to patient care. Mindy has over ten years of experience in the medical field. Mindy's day-to-day tasks include assisting with working up patients and performing retinal scans that are needed for proper diagnosis and treatment. Mindy is loving, caring, and looks forward to taking care of her patients every day.
Lori

Lori

Front Desk Coordinator & Insurance Verification Specialist - Metairie Location
Lori has extensive experience in working in medical offices, and she was a wonderful addition to SRI in 2022. Lori strives to meet and exceed patients' expectations. She is highly attentive to accuracy and wants to ensure excellence for all patients.
Allison

Allison

Front Desk Coordinator & Insurance Verification Specialist - Covington Location
Allison was an excellent addition to Southern Retinal Institute in 2023. She has over five years of experience in front office work and insurance verification, and she recently received a bachelor's degree from Louisiana State University. Allison is always delightful and strives to ensure a welcoming environment for anyone entering our clinic.
Karli

Karli

Billing Coordinator
Karli brings to SRI a strong background in medical coding and claims processing. With over twenty years of experience, she is fluid in billing, appeals, prior authorizations, and medical documentation. Her attention to detail is impressive and ensures accuracy to our billing process.
Natalie

Natalie

Technician
Natalie, OT, has an extensive medical background. From emergency medicine to optometry, her career has been a journey of discovery. Natalie initially found her passion for optometry in 2022 and then ventured into ophthalmology with SRI in 2024. Will an engaging willfulness to learn, Natalie plans to continue to deepen her knowledge in the field of ophthalmology. She is dedicated to providing patients with extraordinary care.
Laura

Laura

Technician
Laura began her career in ophthalmology in 2007. During that time, she has been an appointment coordinator, assisting with triage, and a surgery scheduler for multiple physicians. At SRI, she continues to provide excellent patient care assisting both physicians as an ophthalmic technician.
Stephanie

Stephanie

Technician
Stephanie brings with her over ten years of experience in a variety of roles in a medical office, and she particularly excels in direct patient care. Whether it is performing diagnostic tests or helping patients understanding their diagnoses, Stephanie is an invaluable addition to SRI.
Karys

Karys

Front Desk Coordinator & Insurance Verification Specialist - Metairie Location
Karys has extensive experience in the medical office space, whether for patients of the two-legged or four-legged variety. With a compassionate spirit, Karys brings to our office ten years of knowledge and a passion for helping patients. She is driven to provide dedicated and personalized attention to every patient that she encounters.
Mary

Mary

Front Desk Coordinator & Insurance Verification Specialist - Covington Location
With over five years of experience in the medical world, Mary joins us at our Covington location as a front desk coordinator. Whether it is greeting patients as they come in or concluding a patient's visit, Mary is a welcome addition to SRI. She is well-versed in insurance verification and scheduling, and she is driven to ensure that each patient is given the attention that they deserve.