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Dr. James Echols, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 48
Dr. James Echols, MD
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Dr. James Echols, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Memphis, TN.
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Dr. James Echols, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 48
Memphis, TN
Accepting new patients
21 years of experience
Dr. James Echols, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Memphis, TN.

About

Dr. Echols graduated from University of Tennessee College of Medicine in 2004 and completed a residency at University of Tennessee Medical Center.Dr. James Echols, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Memphis, TN and has 21 years experience. Dr. Echols currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Methodist University Hospital. Dr. Echols has experience treating conditions like Cataract, Senile Cataracts and Lacrimal Gland Disorder among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Echols received an average rating of 4.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 15 times. Dr. Echols' office accepts new patients. Dr. Echols is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Cataract
Senile Cataracts
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Cataract
Senile Cataracts
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Cataract
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Senile Cataracts
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Chorioretinal Scars
Disorder of Choroid
Dry Eyes
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Eyelid Disorders
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Tear Duct Disorders
Cataract Removal Surgery
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Chalazion
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Diseases
Corneal Erosion
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Ectropion of Eyelid
Esotropia
Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Foreign Body in Eye
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Hordeolum
Keratitis
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
Migraine
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Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Serous Detachment Retina
Squamous Blepharitis
Strabismus
Stye
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Visual Field Defects
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Cornea Surgery
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Anisocoria
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Autoimmune Diseases
Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases
Behçet's Disease
Bell's Palsy
Benign Tumor
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Brain Disorders
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Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Duane Retraction Syndrome
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Exotropia
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Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Graves' Disease
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Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iridocyclitis
Keratoconus
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Miosis
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Nystagmus
Ocular Hypertension
Optic Neuritis
Paralytic Strabismus
Parasitic Endophthalmitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinguecula
Pterygium
Retina Diseases
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Ischemia
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoschisis
Sarcoidosis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Temporal Arteritis
Thyroid Disease
Trichiasis
Ulcer
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Uveitis
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Vascular Disease
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Excision of Chalazion
Eye Examination
Eye Surgery
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Glaucoma Surgery
Glaucoma Treatment
Ultrasound
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
YAG Laser Capsulotomy

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Principal Financial Group
  • Medicaid
  • Humana
  • Medicare
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • United Healthcare
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Tricare
  • Aetna
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Assurant Health
  • Cigna

Locations

  1. 1 Passons Eye Center P.L.L.C.
    909 Ridgeway Loop Rd, Memphis, TN 38120
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (901) 683-1112
  2. 2 Office
    930 Madison Ave Ste 370, Memphis, TN 38103
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (901) 448-3940
  3. 3 Ael Of Memphis-Msce
    1044 Cresthaven Rd, Memphis, TN 38119
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (901) 682-1516

Patient Satisfaction

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4.2
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1 Star (3)

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Mar 07, 2024
Dr. Echols is professional and a highly skilled surgeon with an excellent staff. I had cataracts removed in a two week period from both eyes. Dr. Echols' patient care and follow-up are excellent.
— Mar 07, 2024
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Tennessee College of Medicine
    2004
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Tennessee Medical Center
    2004
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. James Echols, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Echols' profile.

Dr. Echols frequently treats the following conditions: Cataract, Senile Cataracts and Lacrimal Gland Disorder. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. James Echols, MD is affiliated with Methodist University Hospital.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Methodist University Hospital

    1265 Union Ave, Memphis, TN