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Dr. William Gillespie, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 69
Dr. William Gillespie, MD
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Dr. William Gillespie, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Columbus, MS.
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Dr. William Gillespie, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 69
Columbus, MS
Accepting new patients
44 years of experience
Dr. William Gillespie, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Columbus, MS.

About

Dr. William Gillespie, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Columbus, MS and has 44 years experience. They graduated from University of Mississippi in 1980 and completed a residency at University Miss Medical Center.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with DCH Regional Medical Center. Dr. Gillespie has experience treating conditions like Nearsightedness and Cataract among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Gillespie received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 114 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Gillespie is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Nearsightedness
Cataract Removal Surgery
Cataract
Nearsightedness
Cataract Removal Surgery
Cataract
Nearsightedness
Cataract Removal Surgery
Cataract
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Senile Cataracts
Corneal Diseases
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Drusen
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Dry Eyes
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Entropion
Exotropia
Eye Cancer
Eyelid Disorders
Farsightedness
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Ocular Hypertension
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Strabismus
Tear Duct Disorders
Eyelid Surgery
Glaucoma Surgery
Repair of Entropion or Ectropion
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Black Eye
Blepharitis
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Color Blindness
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Ectropion of Eyelid
Endophthalmitis
Esotropia
Exophoria
Eye Infections
Floaters
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Glaucoma - Iridogoniodysgenesia
Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hyphema
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Hypotony of Eye
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iridocyclitis
Keratitis
Keratoconus
Lazy Eye
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Migraine
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Night Blindness
Nystagmus
Optic Neuritis
Paralytic Strabismus
Pinguecula
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Stye
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Temporal Arteritis
Trichiasis
Ulcer
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Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Vision Impairment
Vision Loss
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
B-Scan Ultrasound
Blepharorrhaphy
Contact Lens Exams
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Excision of Chalazion
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Extraocular Muscle Surgery
Eye Examination
Eye Procedure
Eye Surgery
Eyeglasses
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Keratomileusis
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Physical Examination
Pterygium Surgery
Reconstructive Eyelid Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Soft Contact Lenses
Tear Duct Surgery
Vision Screening

Insurance Accepted

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  • Superior Health Plan
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Open Access
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Dental Blue 100/200/300
  • Medicare
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Tricare
  • Medicaid
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Choice Plus POS

Locations

  1. 1 Columbus Eye Clinic and Laser Surgery Center Ltd.
    425 Hospital Dr Ste 8, Columbus, MS 39705
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (662) 328-2061
  2. 2 Eye Laser and Surgery Center of Columbus
    634 Leigh Dr, Columbus, MS 39705
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (662) 327-3773

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4.8
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4 Stars (15)
3 Stars (2)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (0)

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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Mississippi
    1980
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University Ark Center Med Scis
    1981
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University Miss Medical Center
    1984
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. William Gillespie, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Gillespie's profile.

Dr. Gillespie frequently treats the following conditions: Nearsightedness and Cataract. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. William Gillespie, MD is affiliated with DCH Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. William Gillespie, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • DCH Regional Medical Center

    809 University Blvd E, Tuscaloosa, AL