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Dr. William Bridges Jr, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 58
Dr. William Bridges Jr, MD
4.7 (31 Ratings)
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Dr. William Bridges Jr, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Asheville, NC.
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Dr. William Bridges Jr, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 58
Asheville, NC
Accepting new patients
33 years of experience
Dr. William Bridges Jr, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Asheville, NC.
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Dr. William Bridges Jr, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Asheville, NC and has 33 years experience. They graduated from Emory University School of Medicine in 1991 and completed a residency at Presbyterian Hospital.They currently practice at Asheville Eye Associates and are affiliated with Mission Hospital. Dr. Bridges Jr has experience treating conditions like Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Neovascularization and Age-Related Macular Degeneration among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Bridges Jr received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 31 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Bridges Jr is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Explains Conditions Well

Patients said this doctor explains conditions well.

Trustworthy

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Low Wait Times

Patients are usually seen in 10 minutes or less.

Friendly Staff

Patients said the staff was friendly.

Easy Scheduling

Patients said scheduling was easy.

Locations

  1. 1 Asheville Eye Associates
    21 Medical Park Dr, Asheville, NC 28803
    Monday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    09:00 - 17:00
  2. 2 Asheville Eye Associates - Franklin
    95 Holly Springs Park Dr, Franklin, NC 28734
    Monday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    09:00 - 17:00
  3. 3 Asheville Eye Associates - Hayesville Retina Satellite
    1091 Hwy 64 W # 2, Hayesville, NC 28904
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

Experience and Background Check

Diabetic Retinopathy
Retinal Neovascularization
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Retinal Neovascularization
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Diabetic Retinopathy
Retinal Neovascularization
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Eye Cancer
Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Cataract
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Chorioretinal Scars
Corneal Diseases
Dislocation of Lens
Disorder of Choroid
Eye Infections
Floaters
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Glaucoma
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Iridocyclitis
Migraine
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Ocular Hypertension
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Senile Cataracts
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Visual Field Defects
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Accommodation Disorders
Acute Endophthalmitis
Astigmatism
Blepharitis
Choroidal Hemorrhage Rupture
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Diabetic Cataracts
Drusen
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Endophthalmitis
Eyelid Disorders
Farsightedness
Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
Hordeolum
Hyphema
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Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Lazy Eye
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Low Vision
Macular Degeneration
Optic Neuritis
Posterior Uveitis
Presbyopia
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinoschisis
Serous Detachment Retina
Strabismus
Stye
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Vitreous Hemorrhage
Cataract Removal Surgery
LASIK
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Monovision
Oculoplastics

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Bridges Jr
4.7
Based on 31 Reviews
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4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (2)

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Mar 18, 2020
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Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
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  • Cigna HMO
    Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Coventry Health America
  • GEHA

About Me

Care Philosophy
  • Dr. William Bridges Jr, MD is an ophthalmology specialist in Asheville, NC and has been practicing for 28 years. He specializes in ophthalmology.
Care Philosophy
Biography
  • Dr. William Bridges Jr, MD is an ophthalmology specialist in Asheville, NC and has over 32 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Emory University School of Medicine in 1991. He specializes in Ophthalmology.
Biography
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Specialties*
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • Emory University School of Medicine
    1991
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Presbyterian Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. William Bridges Jr, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Bridges Jr' profile.

Dr. Bridges Jr frequently treats the following conditions: Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Neovascularization and Age-Related Macular Degeneration. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. William Bridges Jr, MD is affiliated with Mission Hospital.

Yes, Dr. William Bridges Jr, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Dr. Bridges Jr has over 33 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Mission Hospital

    509 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC

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