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Dr. Edgar Espana, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 51
Dr. Edgar Espana, MD
4.2 (11 Ratings)
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Dr. Edgar Espana, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 51
Tampa, FL
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience
Dr. Edgar Espana, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Tampa, FL.

About

Dr. Espana graduated from Universidad Javeriana in 1996 and completed a residency at University of Mississippi.Dr. Edgar Espana, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Tampa, FL and has 28 years experience. Dr. Espana currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Tampa General Hospital. Dr. Espana has experience treating conditions like Corneal Ulcer among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Espana received an average rating of 4.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 11 times. Dr. Espana's office accepts new patients. Dr. Espana also speaks Portuguese. Dr. Espana is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Corneal Ulcer
Cornea Surgery
Cornea Transplant
Corneal Ulcer
Cornea Surgery
Cornea Transplant
Acute Endophthalmitis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blindness
Cataract
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Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Corneal Diseases
Diabetic Cataracts
Dry Eyes
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Ectropion of Eyelid
Endophthalmitis
Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eye Pain
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Eyelid Disorders
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Headache
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Keratitis
Keratoconus
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Macular or Retinal Edema
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Pterygium
Senile Cataracts
Tear Duct Disorders
Visual Field Defects
Cataract Removal Surgery
Conjunctivoplasty
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Tear Duct Surgery
Accommodation Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Blepharitis
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blocked Tear Duct
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Hemorrhage Rupture
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Descemetocele
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Dislocation of Lens
Disorder of Choroid
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Entropion
Esotropia
Exotropia
Eye Melanoma
Eyelid Spasm
Farsightedness
Floaters
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Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
Foreign Body in Eye
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Herpetic Keratitis
Hordeolum
Hyphema
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Hypopyon
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Hypotony of Eye
Iridocyclitis
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Lazy Eye
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Localized Anterior Staphyloma
Macular Hole
Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Marfan Syndrome
Migraine
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Miosis
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Mydriasis
Nearsightedness
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Non-Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Nystagmus
Ocular Hypertension
Optic Neuritis
Orbital Fracture
Paralytic Strabismus
Pinguecula
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Posterior Uveitis
Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinal Vasculitis
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoblastoma
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Scleral Ectasia
Scleromalacia Perforans
Serous Detachment Retina
Shingles
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Strabismus
Stye
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Trichiasis
Uveitis
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Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty (ALK)
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Biopsy of Cornea
Blepharorrhaphy
Contact Lens Treatment
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Sclera
Eye Test
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Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Goniotomy
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Iris Biopsy
Keratophakia
Ocular Prosthetics
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Pterygium Surgery
Reconstructive Eyelid Surgery
Relaxing Corneal Incisions
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Removal of Intraocular Foreign Body
Repair of Entropion or Ectropion
Repair of Eye Laceration
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Scleral Reinforcement Surgery
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy
Vitreoretinal Surgery

Insurance Accepted

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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Preferred Patient Care
    Blue Select PPO
  • BlueOptions HMO
    myBlue EPO
  • Choice Large Group POS
    Empower POS
    Empower - Small Employer Groups
  • Blue Preferred Patient Care PPO
  • Options PPO
    Medica Choice
    Nexus Open Access
    Navigate HMO
    Choice Plus POS
    Navigate POS
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • Blue Choice HMO

Locations

  1. 1 USF Dept of Opthalmology
    13330 Usf Laurel Dr, Tampa, FL 33612
    Monday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 12:00
    Thursday
    13:00 - 17:00
  2. 2 Office
    13127 Usf Magnolia Dr, Tampa, FL 33620
  3. 3 Tampa General Hospital
    1 Tampa General Cir, Tampa, FL 33606
  4. 4 USF Health Diagnostic Microscopy Lab
    13330 Usf Laurel Dr Fl 4, Tampa, FL 33612

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Espana
4.2
Based on 11 Reviews
5 Stars (8)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (1)

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Jan 01, 2024
Extraordinary clinician scientist who cares for my eyes so well.
— Jan 01, 2024
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Languages Spoken
Portuguese
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Universidad Javeriana
    1996
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University of Mississippi
    2007
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Mississippi
    2010
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
    2010
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Edgar Espana, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Espana's profile.

Dr. Edgar Espana, MD is affiliated with Tampa General Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Edgar Espana, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Tampa General Hospital

    1 Tampa General Cir, Tampa, FL