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Dr. Heath L. Lemley, MD

Ophthalmologist

5/5(14)
1255 Pineview Dr Morgantown WV, 26505
Rating

5/5

About

Dr. Heath Lemley is an ophthalmologist practicing in Morgantown, WV. Dr. Lemley specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Lemley 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. Lemley 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

West Virginia University School of Medicine 1994

Board Certification

OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO

Provider Details

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Dr. Heath L. Lemley, MD
Dr. Heath L. Lemley, MD's Expert Contributions

Treatments

  • Cataracts
  • Diabetes
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Moles
  • Glaucoma
  • Shingles
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Birthmark
  • Corneal Ulcer
  • Presbyopia
  • Blepharitis
  • Nearsightedness

Internships

  • West Virginia Medical Center (1995)

Fellowships

  • The University of Oklahoma (1999)

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society of Ophthalmology and Refractive Surgery, West Virginia Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons, Christian Ophthalmology Society

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Love of the field, technology, education, teaching others, quality patient care, making a difference, enjoying the challenges

Dr. Heath L. Lemley, MD's Practice location

Regional Eye Associates

1255 Pineview Dr -
Morgantown, WV 26505
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New patients: 304-598-3301
Fax: 304-599-7346

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Patient Experience with Dr. Lemley


5.0

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Dr. Heath L. Lemley, MD has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 14 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.

Media Releases

Dr. Lemley is an ophthalmologist who serves Morgantown and the surrounding communities. He is associated with Regional Eye Associates – a practice a wide variety of eye care solutions including cataract surgery, blade-free custom LASIK, retinal and vitreous surgery, glaucoma diagnosis and treatment, Visian Intraocular Collamer Lenses (ICL), diabetic exams and treatment of rentinopathy, cornea transplants, a wide variety of eye glasses, and contact lens fittings.

Dr. Lemley received his Medical Degree (MD) from West Virginia University School of Medicine in 1994. He completed his residency in ophthalmology at the West Virginia Eye Institute where he served as Chief Resident from 1997-1998. He received advanced training in cornea, external disease, and refractive surgery at the University of Oklahoma.

Dr. Lemley is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ASCRS), American Medical Association (AMA), Christian Ophthalmology Society, Phi Beta Kappa, and WV Academy of Ophthalmology.

Ophthalmology is a branch of medicine and surgery that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Lemley provides complete eye care services including eye exams; treatment for glaucoma, iritis, and chemical burns; and surgical eye care.

With a long and successful career in the field, Dr. Lemley has treated thousands of patients. He attributes his success in the industry to love of the field, technology, education, teaching others, quality patient care, making a difference, enjoying the challenges.

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1200 JD ANDERSON DR MORGANTOWN WV 26505

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