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Dr. Joe Hester, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 72
Dr. Joe Hester, MD
4.7 (15 Ratings)
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Dr. Joe Hester, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Magnolia, AR.
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Dr. Joe Hester, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 72
Magnolia, AR
Accepting new patients
46 years of experience
Dr. Joe Hester, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Magnolia, AR.

About

Dr. Hester graduated from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine. Dr. Joe Hester, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Magnolia, AR and has 46 years experience. Dr. Hester currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Magnolia Regional Medical Center and Ouachita County Medical Center. Dr. Hester has experience treating conditions like Dry Eyes, Tear Duct Disorders and Lacrimal Gland Disorder among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Hester received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 15 times. Dr. Hester's office accepts new patients. Dr. Hester is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Dry Eyes
Tear Duct Disorders
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Dry Eyes
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Tear Duct Disorders
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Cataract Removal Surgery
Accommodation Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blocked Tear Duct
Cataract
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Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Choroidal Dystrophy
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Corneal Diseases
Corneal Erosion
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Disorder of Choroid
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Ectropion of Eyelid
Entropion
Exophoria
Exotropia
Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Floaters
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Glaucoma
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Heterophoria
Hordeolum
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Iridocyclitis
Keratitis
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Migraine
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Nearsightedness
Ocular Hypertension
Optic Neuritis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Pterygium
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Senile Cataracts
Shingles
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Strabismus
Stye
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Visual Field Defects
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Excision of Chalazion
Eyelid Surgery
Glaucoma Surgery
Tear Duct Surgery
Acute Endophthalmitis
Anterior Scleritis
Bell's Palsy
Black Eye
Blepharitis
Blindness
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Dacryoadenitis
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Convergence Insufficiency
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Ulcer
Dacryoadenitis
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diplopia
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Endophthalmitis
Episcleritis Periodica Fugax
Esophoria
Esotropia
Eyelid Spasm
Farsightedness
Foreign Body in Eye
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Hypertropia
Hyphema
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Hypotropia
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Keratoconus
Night Blindness
Nystagmus
Ophthalmoplegia
Paralytic Strabismus
Periorbital Cellulitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinguecula
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Retrobulbar Neuritis
Serous Conjunctivitis
Squamous Blepharitis
Staphyloma Posticum
Trichiasis
Uveitis
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Vitreous Hemorrhage
B-Scan Ultrasound
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Cornea Surgery
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening

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Locations

  1. 1 Hester Eye Care Clinic
    1700 Pittman Rd, Magnolia, AR 71753
  2. 2 Hester Eye Care (Clinic)
    416 Hospital Dr, Camden, AR 71701

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4.7
Based on 15 Reviews
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4 Stars (1)
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1 Star (1)

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Patient Reviews
Jan 07, 2021
I was very pleased with the care I received when I had cataract surgery. I was a little nervous about the procedure because this is a small town and not a big city, but Dr. Hester was highly recommended. I'm so glad I used Dr. Hester because my surgery was a complete success. He and all of his staff were very professional and nice. I also must brag about the staff at the Camden Hospital. They couldn't have been any more caring or nicer.
Don Newsom — Jan 07, 2021
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Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine
    1978
Medical Education

Board Certifications

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  • Ophthalmology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Joe Hester, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Hester's profile.

Dr. Hester frequently treats the following conditions: Dry Eyes, Tear Duct Disorders and Lacrimal Gland Disorder. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Joe Hester, MD is affiliated with Magnolia Regional Medical Center and Ouachita County Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Joe Hester, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Magnolia Regional Medical Center

    101 Hospital Dr, Magnolia, AR

  • Ouachita County Medical Center

    638 California Ave SW, Camden, AR