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Dr. Joel M Knight M.D., Ophthalmologist
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Dr. Joel M Knight M.D.

Ophthalmologist

5/5(25)
1720a Medical Park Dr Suite 330 Biloxi MS, 39532
Rating

5/5

About

Dr. Joel Knight is an ophthalmologist practicing in Biloxi, MS. Dr. Knight specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Knight 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. Knight 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

Univ of Ms Sch of Med, Jackson Ms 1981

University of Mississippi School of Medicine 1981

Board Certification

OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Ophthalmology (eye Disease), Vitreoretinal Surgery
  • Cataracts
  • Diabetes
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Glaucoma
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Retinal Detachment
  • Uveitis
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Conjunctivitis

Professional Memberships

  • Staff On staff at Biloxi Regional and Cedar Lake Surgery Center. 
  • Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology 

Fellowships

  • Northwestern Univ MC, Retina/Vitreous Surgery    1985

Dr. Joel M Knight M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 1720a Medical Park Dr Suite 330

1720a Medical Park Dr Suite 330 -
Biloxi, MS 39532
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New patients: 601-798-1411, 228-396-5185
Fax: 228-396-5186, 888-811-8246

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Patient Experience with Dr. Knight


5.0

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Dr. Joel M Knight M.D. has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 25 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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MERIT HEALTH BILOXIl

150 REYNOIR STREET BILOXI MS 39530

Head east on Medical Park Drive 1188 ft
Turn left onto Cedar Lake Road 437 ft
Take the ramp on the right 1257 ft
Merge left onto I 10 1.3 mi
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GARDEN PARK MEDICAL CENTERl

15200 COMMUNITY ROAD GULFPORT MS 39503

Head east on Medical Park Drive 1188 ft
Turn left onto Cedar Lake Road 1416 ft
Take the ramp on the left 1173 ft
Merge left onto I 10 9.5 mi
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MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AT GULFPORTl

4500 13TH ST-P O BOX 1810 GULFPORT MS 39502

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