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Dr. Joel George, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 47
Dr. Joel George, MD
4.0 (8 Ratings)
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Dr. Joel George, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Weslaco, TX.
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Dr. Joel George, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 47
Weslaco, TX
Accepting new patients
21 years of experience
Dr. Joel George, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Weslaco, TX.

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Dr. Joel George, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Weslaco, TX and has 21 years experience. They graduated from TEXAS TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY in 2003 and completed a residency at Texas Tech.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Rio Grande Regional Hospital. Dr. George has experience treating conditions like Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), Vitreous Hemorrhage and Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. George received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 8 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. George is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Accommodation Disorders
Acute Endophthalmitis
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Astigmatism
Cataract
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Chalazion
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Diseases
Diabetic Cataracts
Dry Eyes
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Endophthalmitis
Eyelid Disorders
Floaters
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Glaucoma
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Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Ocular Hypertension
Presbyopia
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Vitreoretinal Surgery
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Ulcer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Retinopathy
Dislocation of Lens
Disorder of Choroid
Episcleritis Periodica Fugax
Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eye Pain
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Eyeball Contusion
Farsightedness
Foreign Body in Eye
Herpetic Keratitis
Hyphema
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Hypopyon
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Iridocyclitis
Keratitis
Migraine
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Nearsightedness
Non-Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Optic Neuritis
Paralytic Strabismus
Pinguecula
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Pterygium
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retrobulbar Neuritis
Senile Cataracts
Serous Detachment Retina
Strabismus
Trichiasis
Uveitis
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Visual Field Defects
B-Scan Ultrasound
Cataract Removal Surgery
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Cornea Surgery
Eye Test
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Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Ocular Prosthetics
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Ultrasound
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy

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Locations

  1. 1 Thurmond Eye Associates P.A.
    1519 E 6th St, Weslaco, TX 78596
  2. 2 Office
    189 S Shelby St, Rio Grande City, TX 78582
  3. 3 Office
    2224 Camelot Plaza Cir, Harlingen, TX 78550
  4. 4 Office
    222 E Ridge Rd Ste 110, McAllen, TX 78503

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Patient Reviews
Jun 30, 2024
Dr. George and the office staff treated my 86 yr old mother with care, answered questions thoroughly. Professionalism and accuracy in a fast pace office. No playing around or acting silly is what we expect from professionals when dealing with our eyes.
— Jun 30, 2024
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • TEXAS TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY
    2003
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Texas Tech
    2004
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Texas Tech
    2007
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Texas Southwestern
    2009
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Joel George, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. George's profile.

Dr. George frequently treats the following conditions: Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), Vitreous Hemorrhage and Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Joel George, MD is affiliated with Rio Grande Regional Hospital.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Rio Grande Regional Hospital

    101 E Ridge Rd, McAllen, TX