For more than 25 years, Dr. Donald C. Falgoust has been a trusted name in eye care throughout Lake Charles and Southwest Louisiana. Since arriving in Lake Charles in 1998, and founding Falgoust Eye Medical & Surgical in 2002, he has dedicated his career to helping patients preserve and restore their vision while building lasting relationships with the families and communities he serves.
Dr. Falgoust earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge before receiving his medical degree from LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans. He completed his Internal Medicine internship at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland, followed by his ophthalmology residency at Greater Baltimore Medical Center, where his training included extensive clinical experience at Johns Hopkins Hospital.
Throughout his career, Dr. Falgoust has performed thousands of cataract surgeries, helping patients throughout Southwest Louisiana regain clearer vision and improve their quality of life. His expertise includes cataract and LASER vision correction surgery, as well as the diagnosis and management of glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic eye disease, and other ocular conditions.
Beyond his work in the clinic and operating room, Dr. Falgoust has remained actively involved in advancing ophthalmology and advocating for patients and physicians across Louisiana. He previously served as President of the Calcasieu Parish Medical Society and as Louisiana's Councilor to the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), representing the interests of ophthalmologists at the national level. His professional leadership also includes serving as a Delegate to the Louisiana State Medical Society (LSMS) and as Treasurer on the Board of Directors of the Louisiana Eye Physicians and Surgeons (LAEPS).
Dr. Falgoust is board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, reflecting his commitment to maintaining high standards of medical knowledge, surgical skill, and patient care.
While his training and professional leadership have taken him well beyond Louisiana, Dr. Falgoust's commitment has always remained close to home. He believes in treating patients like family, taking the time to listen to their concerns, explain their options, and provide thoughtful, individualized care.
After decades of serving the Lake Charles community, Dr. Falgoust remains passionate about helping his neighbors see their best. He is proud of the relationships he has built with generations of Southwest Louisiana families and looks forward to continuing that tradition of trusted, compassionate eye care.
Education & training
- Undergraduate
- Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Medical school
- LSU School of Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana
- Internship
- Internal Medicine, Sinai Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland
- Ophthalmology residency
- Greater Baltimore Medical Center, with clinical training at Johns Hopkins Hospital
Professional leadership & affiliations
- Board certified, American Board of Ophthalmology
- Former President, Calcasieu Parish Medical Society
- Former Louisiana Councilor, American Academy of Ophthalmology
- Delegate, Louisiana State Medical Society (LSMS)
- Board Treasurer, Louisiana Eye Physicians and Surgeons (LAEPS)
- Voted Top Doctors, Acadiana Profile
- American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
- Christian Ophthalmology Association