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Dr. William Read, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 54
Dr. William Read, MD
4.4 (7 Ratings)

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Dr. William Read, MD
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Dr. William Read, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 54
Monroe, LA
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. William Read, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Monroe, LA.

About

Dr. Read graduated from University of Mississippi School of Medicine in 1997 and completed a residency at University of Mississippi. Dr. William Read, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Monroe, LA and has 28 years experience. Dr. Read currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with St Francis Medical Center. Dr. Read has experience treating conditions like Eye Cancer and Floaters among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Read received an average rating of 4.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 7 times. Dr. Read's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Read is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Cataract Removal Surgery
Eye Cancer
Floaters
Cataract Removal Surgery
Eye Cancer
Floaters
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Chalazion
Optic Papillitis
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Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Blepharitis
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Conjunctiva Cyst
Corneal Diseases
Corneal Erosion
Diabetic Retinopathy
Disorder of Choroid
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
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Entropion
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Farsightedness
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lazy Eye
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Macular or Retinal Edema
Ocular Hypertension
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Paralytic Strabismus
Presbyopia
Pterygium
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Senile Cataracts
Tear Duct Disorders
Visual Field Defects
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Cyclocryotherapy
Extraocular Tenotomy
Keratophakia
Repair of Entropion or Ectropion
Tear Duct Surgery
Accommodation Disorders
Acquired Coloboma
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anterior Scleritis
Bell's Palsy
Black Eye
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Brow Ptosis
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Dystrophy
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Congenital Nystagmus
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Contusion of the Eyeball
Convergence Insufficiency
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Ulcer
Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
Dacryoadenitis
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Eye Disease
Diplopia
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Endophthalmitis
Exophoria
Eyeball Contusion
Eyelid Spasm
Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
Foreign Body in Eye
Graves' Disease
Headache
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Hemorrhagic Retinal Detachment
Herpetic Keratitis
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hyphema
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Hypotropia
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iridocyclitis
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Keratoconus
Lagophthalmos
Macular Hole
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Marfan Syndrome
Mechanical Strabismus
Migraine
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Miosis
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Nearsightedness
Nodular Episcleritis
Nutritional Optic Neuropathy
Nystagmus
Ophthalmoplegia
Optic Neuritis
Orbital Cellulitis
Orbital Fracture
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinguecula
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Posterior Scleritis
Posterior Uveitis
Progressive High Myopia
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinoschisis
Sarcoidosis
Scleromalacia Perforans
Shingles
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Solar Retinopathy
Staphyloma Posticum
Strabismus
Temporal Arteritis
Thyroid Eye Disease
Trichiasis
Ulcerative Blepharitis
Uveitis
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Vitreous Hemorrhage
B-Scan Ultrasound
Blepharoplasty
Blepharorrhaphy
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Contact Lens Treatment
Cornea Surgery
Dacryocystorhinostomy
Dilation of Outflow Canal
Drainage of Conjunctival Cyst
Excision of Chalazion
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Sclera
Eye Examination
Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Glaucoma Treatment
Goniotomy
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Pterygium Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Eye Laceration
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
YAG Laser Capsulotomy

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  • Medicaid
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  • Principal Financial Group
  • WellPoint
  • Cigna
  • Coventry Health Care of Louisiana HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Humana
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    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus

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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Mississippi School of Medicine
    1997
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Mississippi
    2001
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. William Read, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Read's profile.

Dr. William Read, MD is affiliated with St Francis Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. William Read, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • St Francis Medical Center

    309 Jackson St, Monroe, LA