25 Results forOphthalmologists near Gulfport, MS
Learn more about Ophthalmologists and how to choose the right one for you
Learn more about Ophthalmologists
An optometrist is a healthcare provider who specializes in routine and preventive eye and vision care. Optometrists diagnose vision abnormalities and prescribe eyeglasses and contacts. They detect and treat cataracts, glaucoma, and eye infections. Optometrists also screen for conditions that affect the eyes and vision, including high blood pressure and diabetes.
An optometrist typically:
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Evaluates a patient’s medical and vision history
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Educates the patient about eye and vision disease prevention and health
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Performs a comprehensive eye and vision exam and evaluates blood pressure
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Performs and interprets specialized eye tests
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Diagnoses and often treats acute and chronic eye diseases and conditions that affect vision, including eye injuries, vision problems, cataracts, and glaucoma
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Screens for conditions that increase the risk of eye and vision conditions including diabetes and high blood pressure
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Prescribes eye glasses, contacts, and certain medications
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Refers patients to an ophthalmologist for serious eye problems and most eye surgeries
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Performs laser or glaucoma surgeries in some cases
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Provides eye and vision care before and after eye surgery
An optometrist may also be known by the following names: eye doctor, vision care specialist, and Doctor of Optometry (OD).
There are 25 specialists practicing Ophthalmology in Gulfport, MS with an overall average rating of 4.3 stars. There are 15 hospitals near Gulfport, MS with affiliated Ophthalmology specialists, including Pascagoula Hospital, Memorial Hospital At Gulfport and Merit Health Biloxi.
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Dr. Rainna Bahadur, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology15277 Creosote RdGulfport, MS 395033.2 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Margaret Phillips, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology8980 Lorraine RdGulfport, MS 395034.4 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
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Specialty: Ophthalmology351 Cowan RdGulfport, MS 395073.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Debra Laprad, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology15277 Creosote RdGulfport, MS 395033.2 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Donald Benefield, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology14225 Dedeaux RdGulfport, MS 395034.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Anne Baranano, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology2781 C T Switzer SR Dr Ste 101Biloxi, MS 395315.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Stanislav Zhuk, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology351 Cowan RdGulfport, MS 395073.9 miles awayDr. Adham Al Hariri, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology351 Cowan RdGulfport, MS 395073.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Ira Gaddy III, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology10051 Lorraine Rd Ste AGulfport, MS 395034.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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- Explains conditions well
Dr. Kathy Ta, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology351 Cowan RdGulfport, MS 395073.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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- Explains conditions well
Dr. Clayton Stevens, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology2541 Pass Rd Ste GBiloxi, MS 395316.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Low wait times
Dr. Brandon Davis, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology15190 Community Rd Ste 320Gulfport, MS 395034.4 miles awayDr. Philip Bertucci, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology15122 Dedeaux RdGulfport, MS 395034.8 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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- Employs friendly staff
Dr. Gregory Bertucci, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology15122 Dedeaux RdGulfport, MS 395034.8 miles awayDr. Peter Kastl, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology400 Veterans AveBiloxi, MS 395318.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Low wait times
Dr. Courtney Ray, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology2781 C T Switzer SR Dr Ste 100Biloxi, MS 395316.0 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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- Explains conditions well
Dr. Edgar Dapremont Jr, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology1201 31ST AVEGulfport, MS 395011.1 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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- Explains conditions well
Dr. Kevin Kirchner, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology400 Veterans AveBiloxi, MS 395318.9 miles awayDr. Ruben Kuruvilla, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology400 Veterans AveBiloxi, MS 395318.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Robert Ross, MD
Specialty: Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery15190 Community Rd Ste 320Gulfport, MS 395034.4 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Explains conditions well
- Patients found trustworthy
Dr. William Sams III, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology1900 23RD AVEGulfport, MS 395010.5 miles awayDr. Robert Little, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology6 MOCKINGBIRD LNGulfport, MS 395075.1 miles awayDr. Raymond Rojas, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology2781 C T Switzer SR Dr Ste 100Biloxi, MS 395316.0 miles awayDr. Charles Gipson, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology431 Bertucci BlvdBiloxi, MS 395317.3 miles awayDr. Janet Harrison, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology400 Veterans AveBiloxi, MS 395318.9 miles away