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Dr. Curtis Pennell, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 59
Dr. Curtis Pennell, MD
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Dr. Curtis Pennell, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Tyler, TX.
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Dr. Curtis Pennell, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 59
Tyler, TX
Accepting new patients
33 years of experience
Dr. Curtis Pennell, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Tyler, TX.

About

Dr. Curtis Pennell, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Tyler, TX and has 33 years experience. They graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center Shreveport School of Medicine in 1991 and completed a residency at Scott & White Memorial Hospital.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital - Tyler and UT Health Tyler. Dr. Pennell has experience treating conditions like Eyelid Disorders, Pterygium and Lazy Eye among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Pennell received an average rating of 3.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 8 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Pennell is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Eyelid Disorders
Pterygium
Lazy Eye
Eyelid Disorders
Pterygium
Lazy Eye
Eyelid Disorders
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Lazy Eye
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Cataract
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Chorioretinal Scars
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Tear Duct Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Astigmatism
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Conjunctiva Cyst
Corneal Diseases
Diabetic Retinopathy
Disorder of Choroid
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Exotropia
Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eye Pain
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Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Hypertensive Retinopathy
Macular Hole
Nystagmus
Ocular Hypertension
Paralytic Strabismus
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoschisis
Senile Cataracts
Shingles
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Strabismus
Trichiasis
Visual Field Defects
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Cataract Removal Surgery
Eyelid Surgery
Pterygium Surgery
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blocked Tear Duct
Brow Ptosis
Chalazion
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Dystrophy
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
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Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diplopia
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Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Duane Retraction Syndrome
Ectropion of Eyelid
Entropion
Esophoria
Esotropia
Exophoria
Eyelid Spasm
Farsightedness
Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hypertropia
Hyphema
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Hypotony of Eye
Hypotropia
Iridocyclitis
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Keratitis
Keratoconus
Macular or Retinal Edema
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Migraine
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Nearsightedness
Optic Neuritis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinguecula
Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Telangiectasia
Solar Retinopathy
Squamous Blepharitis
Stye
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Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Vertical Heterophoria
Vitreous Hemorrhage
B-Scan Ultrasound
Cornea Surgery
Drainage of Conjunctival Cyst
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
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    Blue Choice
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Locations

  1. 1 Eye Care Associates of East Texas
    2440 E 5th St, Tyler, TX 75701
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (903) 595-0500
  2. 2 Ut Health Tyler
    1000 S Beckham Ave, Tyler, TX 75701
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (903) 597-0351

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3.9
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Nov 28, 2023
Fabulous. Love him.
S Fowler — Nov 28, 2023
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • LSU Health Sciences Center Shreveport School of Medicine
    1991
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Lus Mc
    1992
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Scott & White Memorial Hospital
    1995
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Curtis Pennell, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Pennell's profile.

Dr. Pennell frequently treats the following conditions: Eyelid Disorders, Pterygium and Lazy Eye. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Curtis Pennell, MD is affiliated with CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital - Tyler and UT Health Tyler.

Yes, Dr. Curtis Pennell, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital - Tyler

    800 E Dawson St, Tyler, TX

  • UT Health Tyler

    1000 S Beckham Ave, Tyler, TX