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Dr. Jeffrey Hunter, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 62
Dr. Jeffrey Hunter, MD
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Dr. Jeffrey Hunter, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Tyler, TX.
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Dr. Jeffrey Hunter, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 62
Tyler, TX
Accepting new patients
33 years of experience
Dr. Jeffrey Hunter, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Tyler, TX.

About

Dr. Hunter graduated from University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston McGovern Medical School in 1991 and completed a residency at UTSW-Dallas.Dr. Jeffrey Hunter, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Tyler, TX and has 33 years experience. Dr. Hunter currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Baylor Scott & White Texas Spine & Joint Hospital, Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center-Longview, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Tyler and UT Health Tyler. Dr. Hunter has experience treating conditions like Strabismus, Diplopia and Exotropia among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Hunter received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 6 times. Dr. Hunter's office accepts new patients. Dr. Hunter is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Strabismus
Diplopia
Exotropia
Strabismus
Diplopia
Exotropia
Strabismus
Diplopia
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Exotropia
Congenital Nystagmus
Esophoria
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Nystagmus
Exophoria
Hypertropia
Hypotropia
Astigmatism
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Convergence Insufficiency
Corneal Diseases
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Duane Retraction Syndrome
Esotropia
Eye Cancer
Farsightedness
Glaucoma
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Heterophoria
Juvenile Cataract
Lazy Eye
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Nearsightedness
Paralytic Strabismus
Progressive High Myopia
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Visual Field Defects
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Extraocular Muscle Surgery
Strabismus Surgery
Accommodation Disorders
Acquired Coloboma
ADHD and-or ADD
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Alternating Hyperphoria
Anemia
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Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
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Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Arthritis
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Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases
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Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
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Corneal Ulcer
Diabetes Type 1
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Difficulty With Walking
Down Syndrome
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Dyslipidemia
Ectropion of Eyelid
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Entropion
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Eyelid Disorders
Floaters
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Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Gait Abnormality
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Graves' Disease
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Heart Palpitations
Herpes Simplex Infection
Herpetic Keratitis
Hyperlipidemia
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Hypothyroidism
Hypotony of Eye
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Insomnia
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Iridocyclitis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Joint Pain
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Keratitis
Keratoconus
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lagophthalmos
Latent Nystagmus
Lipid Disorders
Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Marfan Syndrome
Mechanical Strabismus
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Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
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Nerve Sheath Tumors
Night Blindness
Obesity
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Ocular Hypertension
Optic Neuritis
Orbital Cellulitis
Osteopenia
Otitis Media
Overweight
Parasitic Endophthalmitis
Pars Planitis
Pediatric Obesity
Pediatric Overweight
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Pollen Allergy
Presbyopia
Pterygium
Retina Diseases
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoblastoma
Retinoschisis
Sarcoidosis
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Senile Cataracts
Shortness of Breath
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Speech, Language and Learning Disorders
Squamous Blepharitis
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Tear Duct Disorders
Thyroid Disease
Thyroid Goiter
Tobacco Use Disorder
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Vascular Disease
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Cataract Removal Surgery
Conjunctivoplasty
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Coreoplasty
Cornea Surgery
Dacryocystorhinostomy
Enucleation of Eye
Excision of Chalazion
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Eye Examination
Eye Surgery
Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Goniotomy
Ocular Prosthetics
Orbital Decompression and Orbitotomy
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Brow Ptosis and Blepharoptosis
Repair of Entropion or Ectropion
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy
Vitreoretinal Surgery

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
    Blue Choice
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Molina
  • Federal Employee Program (FEP)
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Open Access
  • Navigate POS
  • HealthFirst
  • Medicaid
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Emblem Health
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • HealthSmart
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  • Medicare
  • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
  • Univera Healthcare
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
  • Cigna
  • Assurant Health
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Humana

Locations

  1. 1 Heaton Laser and Surgery Center
    3415 Golden Rd, Tyler, TX 75701
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (903) 526-0444
  2. 2 UT Health Tyler
    1000 S Beckham Ave, Tyler, TX 75701
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (903) 597-0351
  3. 3 Heaton Eye Associates Optical Shop
    2394 H G Mosley Pkwy, Longview, TX 75604
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (903) 234-0771
  4. 4 Vanderbilt Medical Group
    2311 Pierce Ave, Nashville, TN 37232
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (615) 936-2020
    Monday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

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4.3
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Mar 19, 2020
Dr. Hunter is our favorite!!! He is so great with my kids and explains everything. My son is actually sad we don’t see him as much as we used to.
Josiah’s mom — Mar 19, 2020
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Pediatrics
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston McGovern Medical School
    1991
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Baylor University MC
    1992
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • UTSW-Dallas
    1995
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Duke Eye Center
    1996
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Jeffrey Hunter, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Hunter's profile.

Dr. Hunter frequently treats the following conditions: Strabismus, Diplopia and Exotropia. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Jeffrey Hunter, MD is affiliated with Baylor Scott & White Texas Spine & Joint Hospital, Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center-Longview, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Tyler and UT Health Tyler.

Yes, Dr. Jeffrey Hunter, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Baylor Scott & White Texas Spine & Joint Hospital

    1814 Roseland Blvd, Tyler, TX

  • Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center-Longview

    700 E Marshall Ave, Longview, TX

  • CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Tyler

    800 E Dawson St, Tyler, TX

  • UT Health Tyler

    1000 S Beckham Ave, Tyler, TX