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Dr. James S Lewis M.D.

Ophthalmologist

4/5(24)
8380 Old York Rd Suite 110a Elkins Park PA, 19027
Rating

4/5

About

Dr. James Lewis is an ophthalmologist practicing in Elkins Park, PA. Dr. Lewis specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Lewis can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Lewis can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.

Education and Training

Thomas Jefferson Medical College 1982

Board Certification

OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Cataracts
  • Diabetes
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Glaucoma
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Corneal Ulcer
  • Astigmatism
  • Blepharitis
  • Nearsightedness
  • Dry Eye Syndrome

Fellowships

  • St. Mary’s Hospital and Medical Center   

Dr. James S Lewis M.D.'s Practice location

James Lewis, MD

8380 Old York Rd Suite 110a -
Elkins Park, PA 19027
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New patients: 215-886-9090
Fax: 877-245-3560

James S. Lewis, MD

8380 OLD YORK ROAD Suite 110A -
Elkins Park, PA 19027
Get Direction
New patients: 215-886-9090
Fax: 877-245-3560
http://LewisLASIK.com

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Patient Experience with Dr. Lewis


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Dr. James S Lewis M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 24 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Ophthalmologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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