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Dr. Alan Oester, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 44
Dr. Alan Oester, MD
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Dr. Alan Oester, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Wilmington, NC.
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Dr. Alan Oester, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 44
Wilmington, NC
Accepting new patients
Dr. Alan Oester, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Wilmington, NC.

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Dr. Alan Oester, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Wilmington, NC. They studied at Georgia Institute Of Technology. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center. Dr. Oester has experience treating conditions like Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis) among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Oester received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 109 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Oester is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Eyelid Surgery
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Blepharoplasty
Eyelid Surgery
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Blepharoplasty
Eyelid Surgery
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Blepharoplasty
Ectropion of Eyelid
Eyelid Disorders
Eyelid Spasm
Blepharorrhaphy
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Repair of Brow Ptosis and Blepharoptosis
Brow Ptosis
Chalazion
Stye
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Repair of Entropion or Ectropion
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Bell's Palsy
Blepharitis
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Diseases
Eye Infections
Keratitis
Lagophthalmos
Migraine
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Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Tear Duct Disorders
Trichiasis
Dacryocystorhinostomy
Reconstructive Eyelid Surgery
Tear Duct Surgery
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Autoimmune Diseases
Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Benign Tumor
Blind Hypertensive Eye
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Brain Disorders
Cancer
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Corneal Ulcer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Cataracts
Diplopia
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Dry Eyes
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Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Eye Cancer
Eye Melanoma
Eye Pain
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Floaters
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Glaucoma
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Graves' Disease
Headache
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Hypopyon
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Iridocyclitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Miosis
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Optic Neuritis
Orbital Cellulitis
Paralytic Strabismus
Parasitic Endophthalmitis
Pinguecula
Retina Diseases
Sjögren's Syndrome
Strabismus
Temporal Arteritis
Thyroid Disease
Ulcer
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Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Vascular Disease
Visual Field Defects
Xanthelasma of Eyelid
B-Scan Ultrasound
Brow Lift
Canthoplasty and Canthopexy
Conjunctivoplasty
Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery
Dacryoadenectomy
Dacryocystostomy or Dacryocystotomy
Enucleation of Eye
Excision of Chalazion
Eye Examination
Eye Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Ocular Prosthetics
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Orbit Evisceration
Orbital Decompression and Orbitotomy
Ptosis (Eyelids) Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Vision Screening

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Open Access Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Wilmington Eye P.A.
    1729 NEW HANOVER MEDICAL PARK DR, Wilmington, NC 28403
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (910) 763-3601
    Monday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Oester
5.0
Based on 109 Reviews
5 Stars (107)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (1)

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Patient Reviews
Jan 12, 2023
I haven't felt this confident with a doctor in quite some time. Dr. Oester was thorough, professional and an added plus-pleasant to speak with. Staff was likewise.
Kathleen Ogrady — Jan 12, 2023
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Oculoplastic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

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Internship

Internship
  • Indiana University
    2006
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Augusta University Medical College of Georgia
    2009
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Vanderbilt Univeristy Medical Center
    2011
Fellowship Hospital
Common Questions and Answers
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Does Dr. Oester communicate via email?
7 users said yes.
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Does Dr. Oester offer telehealth services or virtual visits?
2 users said yes.
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Does Dr. Oester offer an online patient portal?
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Does Dr. Oester have free onsite parking?
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Does Dr. Oester offer weekend visits?
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Alan Oester, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Oester's profile.

Dr. Oester frequently treats the following conditions: Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Alan Oester, MD is affiliated with Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Alan Oester, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center

    2131 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC