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Dr. James Mattax, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 67
Dr. James Mattax, MD
4.9 (57 Ratings)
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Dr. James Mattax, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Springfield, MO.
Dr. James Mattax, MD
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Dr. James Mattax, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 67
Springfield, MO
Accepting new patients
41 years of experience
Dr. James Mattax, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Springfield, MO.

About

Dr. Mattax graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Dr. James Mattax, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Springfield, MO and has 41 years experience. Dr. Mattax currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Cox Medical Center South. Dr. Mattax has experience treating conditions like Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit and Pinguecula among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Mattax received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 57 times. Dr. Mattax's office accepts new patients. Dr. Mattax is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Pinguecula
Nearsightedness
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Pinguecula
Nearsightedness
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Astigmatism
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blocked Tear Duct
Cataract
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Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Corneal Diseases
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Esotropia
Exotropia
Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Farsightedness
Glaucoma
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Keratitis
Keratoconus
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lazy Eye
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Ocular Hypertension
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Pterygium
Senile Cataracts
Strabismus
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Visual Field Defects
Cataract Removal Surgery
Accommodation Disorders
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Autoimmune Diseases
Bell's Palsy
Benign Tumor
Blepharitis
Brow Ptosis
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Convergence Insufficiency
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Ulcer
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Disorder of Choroid
Drusen
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Ectropion of Eyelid
Entropion
Esophoria
Exophoria
Eye Pain
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Eyelid Spasm
Floaters
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Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Graves' Disease
Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hypertropia
Hypotropia
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iridocyclitis
Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Migraine
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Nystagmus
Optic Neuritis
Paralytic Strabismus
Parasitic Endophthalmitis
Posterior Scleritis
Presbyopia
Retina Diseases
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinoblastoma
Retrobulbar Neuritis
Sarcoidosis
Squamous Blepharitis
Temporal Arteritis
Trichiasis
Ulcer
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Uveitis
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Vascular Disease
Vertical Heterophoria
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
B-Scan Ultrasound
Eye Examination
Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Glaucoma Surgery
Goniotomy
Pterygium Surgery
Repair of Entropion or Ectropion
Tear Duct Surgery
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening

Insurance Accepted

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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
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  • Choice Plus POS II
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    Curative EPO

Locations

  1. 1 Mattax-Neu-Prater Surgery Center
    1265 E Primrose St, Springfield, MO 65804
  2. 2 Mattax Neu Prater Eye Center Inc.
    430 N Jefferson Ave, Lebanon, MO 65536

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Mattax
4.9
Based on 57 Reviews
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1 Star (1)

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Patient Reviews
Nov 26, 2024
Dr. Mattax is the best! He is thorough, caring, friendly and always teaching and explaining throughout the examination or procedure. He has been my ophthalmologist for more than twenty years and I feel blessed to be his patient. I recommend him highly and without reservation.
Carolyn Young — Nov 26, 2024
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
    1983
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University Tex SW Medical School Affil Hospital
    1984
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • SW Medical School
    1988
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. James Mattax, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Mattax's profile.

Dr. Mattax frequently treats the following conditions: Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit and Pinguecula. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. James Mattax, MD is affiliated with Cox Medical Center South.

Yes, Dr. James Mattax, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Cox Medical Center South

    3801 S National Ave, Springfield, MO