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Dr. John Gooch, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 63
Dr. John Gooch, MD
4.9 (308 Ratings)
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Dr. John Gooch, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in The Villages, FL.
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Dr. John Gooch, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 63
The Villages, FL
Accepting new patients
32 years of experience
Dr. John Gooch, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in The Villages, FL.

About

Dr. John Gooch, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in The Villages, FL and has 32 years experience. They graduated from University of Louisville School of Medicine in 1992 and completed a residency at San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Care Consortium.They currently practice at St Luke's at the Villages Lake Sumter Landing. Dr. Gooch has experience treating conditions like Cataract, Accommodation Disorders and Tear Duct Disorders among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Gooch received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 308 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Gooch also speaks Spanish. Dr. Gooch is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 St Luke's at the Villages Lake Sumter Landing
    1050 Old Camp Rd, The Villages, FL 32162

Experience and Background Check

Cataract
Accommodation Disorders
Tear Duct Disorders
Cataract
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Accommodation Disorders
Tear Duct Disorders
Corneal Diseases
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Presbyopia
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Senile Cataracts
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Brow Ptosis
Conjunctiva Cyst
Corneal Ulcer
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Lazy Eye
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Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Ectropion of Eyelid
Esotropia
Exotropia
Eye Cancer
Eyeball Contusion
Floaters
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Foreign Body in Eye
Herpetic Keratitis
Hypertropia
Hypotropia
Iridocyclitis
Macular Hole
Ocular Hypertension
Pinguecula
Pterygium
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Serous Detachment Retina
Strabismus
Stye
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Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Visual Field Defects
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Cataract Removal Surgery
Cornea Surgery
Eyelid Surgery
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Migraine
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Optic Neuritis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Retinal Hemorrhage
Staphyloma Posticum
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Excision of Chalazion
Lesion Removal
Punctal Plug Insertion

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4.9
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1 Star (1)

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About Me

Care Philosophy
  • Dr Gooch served 28 years in the US Air Force and held several esteemed roles including Chief, Aerospace Ophthalmology at the US Air Force Aeromedical Consultation Service from October 2006 to February 2014. He was Chief Consultant to the US Air Force Surgeon General for Aerospace Ophthalmology, and a Chief Flight Surgeon with over 1,000 total military flying hours in both fighter and transport aircraft. He retired from active duty in February 2014 at the rank of Colonel. With over 20 years in practice, Dr Gooch brings a wealth of experience to St. Luke's at The Villages. He was personally selected by Dr Kimberly Ireland and Dr Pit Gills to join the practice.
Care Philosophy
Biography
  • Dr. John Gooch, MD is an ophthalmology specialist in The Villages, FL and has over 31 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Louisville School of Medicine in 1992. He specializes in Ophthalmology.
Biography
Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Specialties*
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • University of Louisville School of Medicine
    1992
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Malcolm Grow USAF Medical Center
    1993
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Care Consortium
    2001
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. John Gooch, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Gooch's profile.

Dr. Gooch frequently treats the following conditions: Cataract, Accommodation Disorders and Tear Duct Disorders. See more on Sharecare.

Yes, Dr. John Gooch, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Dr. Gooch has over 32 years of healthcare experience.

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