Dr. James M. Jochum, M.D.
Ophthalmologist
787 Health Care Dr Orange City FL, 32763About
James M. Jochum, MD, is a top ophthalmologist who lends his skills and expertise to serve patients at Florida Eye Clinic in Altamonte Springs and Orange City, Florida. He embraced his current role in 1994. Established in 1973, the Florida Eye Clinic includes 13 ophthalmologists and 13 optometrists practicing in 12 locations across Central Florida. Dr. Jochum additionally serves as Chairman of the Department of Ophthalmology for Advent Health Hospitals of Central Florida. An investigator in several national clinical research trials, he can be found on staff at AdventHealth Fish Memorial (Orange City, FL), Florida Hospital (Orlando, Altamonte Springs, East Orlando, Apopka, FL), as well as Winter Park Memorial Hospital (Winter Park, FL). With ten years of experience as an ophthalmologist, he specializes in all facets of his specialty. Prior to his current endeavors, he served in the US Navy and retired as a Captain after 28 years of service, including assignments both as an ophthalmologist and naval flight surgeon. An inductee of Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society, Dr. Jochum has been honored with the Navy Commendation, several Achievement and Meritorious Unit Medals, and the National Defense Service Medal.
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Education and Training
Georgetown University School of Medicine 1985
Board Certification
American Board of Ophthalmology; Ophthalmology
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Dr. James M. Jochum - What Is Ophthalmology?
What is Ophthalmology?Ophthalmology is the study of medical conditions relating to the eye. Ophthalmologists specialize in diagnosing and treating eye-related conditions. They typically treat diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and retinal detachment. Diabetic Retinopathy. People with...
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Moles
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Birthmark
- Bell's Palsy
- Lupus
- Chalazion
Professional Memberships
- Society of Military Ophthalmologists
- American Academy of Ophthalmology
- American Medical Association
- Volusia County Medical Society
- Association of Military Surgeons of the United States
- Florida Society of Ophthalmology
- Society of U.S. Naval Flight Surgeons
Fellowships
- Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Ophthalmology 1992
Internships
- US Naval Hospital1986Family Medicine
Professional Society Memberships
- American Medical Association, the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the Society of Military Ophthalmologists, the Florida Society of Ophthalmology, the Association of Military Surgeons of the United States, Volusia County Medical Society, and the Society of U.S. Naval Flight Surgeons
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Get to know Ophthalmologist Dr. James M. Jochum, who serves patients in Florida.
Dr. Jochum is a board-certified ophthalmologist who practices at Florida Eye Clinic. He sees patients at the offices in Altamonte Springs and Orange City, Florida.
The Florida Eye Clinic was founded in 1973. At that time, it consisted of one ophthalmologist practicing in a small office in Altamonte Springs. During the past four decades, Florida Eye Clinic has grown to include 13 ophthalmologists and 13 optometrists practicing in 12 locations across Central Florida, from Clermont to Winter Springs, from Kissimmee to Ormond Beach. The main office, in Altamonte Springs, is a 30,000 square foot building that also houses a state-of-the-art Ambulatory Surgical Center with three operating suites.
Professionally, Dr. Jochum is also the current Chairman of the Department of Ophthalmology for all Advent Health Hospitals of Central Florida. He is an active investigator in several national clinical research trials.
Military experience, he is a retired Captain, US Navy with 28 years of service and assignments around the globe as a Naval Flight Surgeon and Ophthalmologist.
Dr. Jochum graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine, then completed his internship at Naval Hospital Jacksonville, Florida, followed by Naval Aerospace Medical Institute Flight Surgeon training and then Ophthalmology residency at National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, Maryland.
With an unwavering commitment to his specialty, the doctor is board-certified in ophthalmology by the American Board of Ophthalmology, an independent, non-profit organization responsible for certifying ophthalmologists in the United States of America.
Additionally, he is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Medical Association, the Florida Society of Ophthalmology, the Society of Military Ophthalmologists, and the Association of Military Surgeons of the United States.
Ophthalmology is a branch of medicine and surgery, which deals with the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders. Ophthalmologists are experts in the diseases, functions, and anatomy of the eye. They repair traumatic injuries to the eye and perform cataract, glaucoma, retina, strabismus, oculoplastic and corneal surgery and provide office care for all eye diseases.
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