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Dr. John Alder, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 60
Dr. John Alder, MD
5.0 (13 Ratings)
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Dr. John Alder, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Murray, UT.
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Dr. John Alder, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 60
Murray, UT
Accepting new patients
33 years of experience
Dr. John Alder, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Murray, UT.

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Dr. John Alder, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Murray, UT and has 33 years experience. They graduated from Oregon Health & Science University in 1991 and completed a residency at University Oreg/Hlth Scis U, Portland|University Oreg/Hlth Scis University Portland.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with St. Mark's Hospital and Intermountain Medical Center. Dr. Alder has experience treating conditions like Esotropia, Ocular Hypertension and Drusen among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Alder received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 13 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Alder is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Esotropia
Ocular Hypertension
Drusen
Esotropia
Ocular Hypertension
Drusen
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Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Astigmatism
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Blocked Tear Duct
Cataract
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Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Diseases
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Retinopathy
Disorder of Choroid
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Ectropion of Eyelid
Exotropia
Eye Infections
Eyelid Spasm
Floaters
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Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
Foreign Body in Eye
Glaucoma
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Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hypertropia
Hypotropia
Keratitis
Keratoconus
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Migraine
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Nearsightedness
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinoschisis
Senile Cataracts
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Trichiasis
Visual Field Defects
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Cataract Removal Surgery
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Contact Lens Treatment
Accommodation Disorders
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Bell's Palsy
Black Eye
Blepharitis
Blindness
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Congenital Nystagmus
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diplopia
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Dislocation of Lens
Entropion
Episcleritis Periodica Fugax
Eye Pain
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Eyeball Contusion
Farsightedness
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Graves' Disease
Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Hordeolum
Hyphema
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Iridocyclitis
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Lazy Eye
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Miosis
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Optic Neuritis
Paralytic Strabismus
Pars Planitis
Photokeratitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinguecula
Posterior Scleritis
Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Retina Diseases
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Sarcoidosis
Scleral Ectasia
Sjögren's Syndrome
Solar Retinopathy
Thyroid Disease
Tonic Pupil
Ulcer
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Ulcerative Blepharitis
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Vascular Disease
Vitreous Hemorrhage
B-Scan Ultrasound
Cornea Surgery
Drainage of Conjunctival Cyst
Excision of Chalazion
Eye Surgery
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Ultrasound
Vision Screening

Insurance Accepted

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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
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Locations

  1. 1 Cottonwood Ophthalmology
    6412 S 900 E Ste 101, Murray, UT 84121
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 12:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

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Jan 10, 2023
He's thorough, responsive and explains things well. He fixed my cataracts -- I'm happy with the results.
— Jan 10, 2023
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Care Philosophy
  • Comprehensive Eye Care.  Specializing in Cataract Surgery.  Complete contact lens service and glasses prescriptions for all your routine vision needs. You will always get your exact prescription determined from Dr. Alder himself.  

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Biography
  • Dr. John Alder, MD is an ophthalmology specialist in Murray, UT and has over 32 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Oregon Health & Science University in 1991. He specializes in Ophthalmology.
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Oregon Health & Science University
    1991
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • L D S Hospital|Lds Hospital
    1992
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University Oreg/Hlth Scis U, Portland|University Oreg/Hlth Scis University Portland
    1995
Residency Hospital
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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

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

Dr. Alder frequently treats the following conditions: Esotropia, Ocular Hypertension and Drusen. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. John Alder, MD is affiliated with St. Mark's Hospital and Intermountain Medical Center.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • St. Mark's Hospital

    1200 E 3900 S, Salt Lake City, UT

  • Intermountain Medical Center

    5121 S Cottonwood St, Murray, UT