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Dr. James George, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 59
Dr. James George, MD
4.9 (113 Ratings)
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Dr. James George, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 59
Saint Paul, MN
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience
Dr. James George, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Saint Paul, MN.

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Dr. James George, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Saint Paul, MN and has 28 years experience. They graduated from University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine in 1996 and completed a residency at University of Minnesota.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Abbott Northwestern Hospital, M Health Fairview St. John's Hospital, M Health Fairview University of MN and M Health Fairview Woodwinds Hospital. Dr. George has experience treating conditions like Nearsightedness and Blepharitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. George received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 113 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. George is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Nearsightedness
Blepharitis
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Nearsightedness
Blepharitis
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Accommodation Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Astigmatism
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Cataract
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Chalazion
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Diseases
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Ectropion of Eyelid
Entropion
Esotropia
Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Farsightedness
Foreign Body in Eye
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Headache
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Hypertropia
Hypotropia
Iridocyclitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lazy Eye
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Migraine
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Ocular Hypertension
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Pinguecula
Presbyopia
Pterygium
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Senile Cataracts
Strabismus
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Trichiasis
Visual Field Defects
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Cataract Removal Surgery
Acquired Coloboma
Acute Endophthalmitis
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Bell's Palsy
Black Eye
Blocked Tear Duct
Brow Ptosis
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chorioretinal Scars
Choroidal Hemorrhage Rupture
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Congenital Nystagmus
Conjunctiva Cyst
Contusion of the Eyeball
Convergence Insufficiency
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Disorder of Choroid
Drusen
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Endophthalmitis
Episcleritis Periodica Fugax
Esophoria
Exophoria
Exotropia
Eye Pain
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Eyeball Contusion
Eyelid Spasm
Floaters
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Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hordeolum
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Keratitis
Keratoconus
Macular Degeneration
Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Miosis
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Nystagmus
Paralytic Strabismus
Pars Planitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Posterior Scleritis
Progressive High Myopia
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Vasculitis
Retinoschisis
Squamous Blepharitis
Tonic Pupil
Uveitis
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Vitreous Hemorrhage
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
B-Scan Ultrasound
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Cornea Surgery
Eye Test
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Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Keratomileusis
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Tear Duct Surgery
Ultrasound
Vision Screening

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
  • Blue Open Access Advantage Network - MN HMO-POS
  • Blue Cross Aware HMO
  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • MN Open Access
  • Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
  • PreferredHealth
    PreferredOne PPO
  • Choice Plus POS
    Medica Choice
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO
  • Blue PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    2080 Woodwinds Dr Ste 230, Saint Paul, MN 55125
  2. 2 Office
    1675 Beam Ave Ste 100, Saint Paul, MN 55109

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. George
4.9
Based on 113 Reviews
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4 Stars (2)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (3)

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Oct 04, 2024
Dr George answered my concerns and the questions I had. I feel better about my vision issues and how to handle going forward.
— Oct 04, 2024
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Cataract Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine
    1996
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Hennepin County Medical Center
    1992
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Minnesota
    1995
Residency Hospital
Common Questions and Answers
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. James George, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. George's profile.

Dr. George frequently treats the following conditions: Nearsightedness and Blepharitis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. James George, MD is affiliated with Abbott Northwestern Hospital, M Health Fairview St. John's Hospital, M Health Fairview University of MN and M Health Fairview Woodwinds Hospital.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Abbott Northwestern Hospital

    800 E 28th St, Minneapolis, MN

  • M Health Fairview St. John's Hospital

    1575 Beam Ave, Maplewood, MN

  • M Health Fairview University of MN

    2450 Riverside Ave, Minneapolis, MN

  • M Health Fairview Woodwinds Hospital

    1925 Woodwinds Dr, Woodbury, MN