Dr. Joseph Brightwell, MD
Ophthalmology ·
Male ·
Age 62
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Dr. Joseph Brightwell, MD is an ophthalmology specialist in Louisville, KY and has been practicing for 28 years. He graduated from University Of Louisville School Of Medicine in 1985 and specializes in ophthalmology.
Kentucky Eye Care
6400 Dutchmans Pkwy Ste 125
Louisville, KY 40205
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Humana
- MultiPlan
- Sagamore Health Network
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Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
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more than 99% of peers
Farsightedness
very high
more than 99% of peers
Astigmatism
very high
more than 99% of peers
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1 Specialties
- Ophthalmology
1 Board Certifications
- OphthalmologyAccredited by: American Board of Ophthalmology*
41 Conditions Treated
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration
- All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
- Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
- Astigmatism
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
- Benign Neoplasm of Eye
- Benign Tumor
- Blepharitis
- Brain Disorders
- Cancer
- Cataract
- Chalazion
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Diplopia
- Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
- Drusen
- Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
- Dry Eyes
- Ectropion of Eyelid
- Esotropia
- Eye Cancer
- Eye Infections
- Eyelid Disorders
- Farsightedness
- Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
- Glaucoma
- Keratitis
- Migraine
- Nearsightedness
- Ocular Hypertension
- Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
- Presbyopia
- Retina Diseases
- Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
- Retinal Hemorrhage
- Retinal Vein Occlusion
- Senile Cataracts
- Temporal Arteritis
- Vascular Disease
- Visual Field Defects
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7 Procedures
- Blepharoplasty
- Cataract Removal Surgery
- Eyelid Surgery
- Glaucoma Surgery
- Reconstructive Eyelid Surgery
- Repair of Brow Ptosis and Blepharoptosis
- Repair of Entropion or Ectropion
Background Check
Malpractice Claims not available
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0 Sanctions
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0 Board Actions
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Education
- University Of Louisville School Of MedicineMedical School | Graduated 1985
- University Of LouisvilleInternship Hospital | Completed 1986
- University Of LouisvilleResidency Hospital | Completed 1989
- University Of LouisvilleFellowship Hospital | Completed 1990
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
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Languages Spoken
- English
- Spanish
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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Dr. Brightwell accepts 7 insurance carriers
- AetnaAetna HMOChoice Plus POS II
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue ShieldAnthem Blue Cross Blue Shield HMOAnthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
- Blue Cross Blue ShieldBlue Card PPO
- CignaCigna HMOCigna PPOOpen Access Plus
- HumanaChoice Care PPOPreferred PPO
- MultiPlanMultiPlan PPOPHCS Network PPO
- Sagamore Health NetworkSagamore Plus
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