James E. Lusk, M.D.

Dr. James Lusk is not only the founder of Lusk Eye Specialists; he's a man who’s dedicated his life to improving vision across the Ark-La-Tex, including his own. After decades of restoring sight for others, he became a cataract patient himself and entrusted his own sons, Dr. Bryan and Dr. Jeffrey Lusk, to perform his surgery. That moment reflects what defines Dr. Lusk’s legacy: advanced expertise, deep family roots, and a commitment to care that feels personal.

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Founder. Surgeon. Father.

A Pioneer in Ophthalmic Excellence

In 1985, Dr. James Lusk founded what would become one of the most respected ophthalmology practices in Louisiana. With fellowship training in cornea, refractive, and cataract surgery, he brought advanced surgical techniques to the region long before they were standard. He also pioneered the development of the only freestanding ophthalmic surgery center in the Ark-La-Tex, providing a more cost-effective and specialized alternative to hospital-based procedures.

Throughout his career, he has performed thousands of cataract and LASIK surgeries, trained the next generation of surgeons, and led the practice with a belief that every patient should be treated like family, because for him, that’s exactly what they are.

Education & Medical Training

University of Notre Dame – B.A., Pre-Medical, 1971
Tulane School of Medicine – M.D., 1975
Baylor College of Medicine – Internship, 1975–1976
University of Texas Health & Science Center – Ophthalmology Residency, 1976–1979
University of Texas – Cornea and External Disease Fellowship, 1979–1980
Louisiana Medical Licensure

Memberships & Affiliations

American Board of Ophthalmology
American Board of Eye Surgery
American Academy of Ophthalmology
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
Shreveport Medical Society
Medical Ministry International & Christian Ophthalmic Surgery Expedition Network (ChOSEN Ophthalmologist and Cataract Surgeon)

Service Beyond the Clinic

Dr. Lusk’s commitment to restoring sight goes far beyond state lines. Over the past decade, he and his team have taken part in eight self-funded medical mission trips to Montemorelos, Mexico, performing over 5,000 cataract procedures. These mission trips not only change lives but also challenge the team with some of the most complex cases they encounter.

He was also the founder and long-time medical director of the Northwest Louisiana Lions Eye Bank, which has supplied the region with essential tissue for corneal transplants. At the local level, Dr. Lusk worked with Lions Vision Outreach to children and also founded Humanitarian Eyecare to provide exams and glasses to people in transitional housing.

Life Outside the Operating Room

When he's not in the clinic or mentoring his sons, Dr. Lusk enjoys time outdoors, especially hunting and fishing with Dr. Bryan and Dr. Jeffrey. He’s also a proud grandfather, a former youth baseball and soccer coach, and a familiar face in the Shreveport-Bossier community he’s served for more than 45 years.