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Dr. Joseph Tims, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 44
Dr. Joseph Tims, MD
5.0 (23 Ratings)
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Dr. Joseph Tims, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Salem, VA.
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Dr. Joseph Tims, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 44
Salem, VA
Accepting new patients
17 years of experience
Dr. Joseph Tims, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Salem, VA.

About

Dr. Tims graduated from University of Virginia / Main Campus. Dr. Joseph Tims, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Salem, VA and has 17 years experience. Dr. Tims currently practices at Vistar Eye Center and are affiliated with Lewisgale Medical Center, Centra Bedford Memorial Hospital, Sovah Health Danville, Twin County Regional Hospital and Wythe County Community Hospital. Dr. Tims has experience treating conditions like Herpetic Keratitis, Corneal Diseases and Pterygium among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Tims received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 23 times. Dr. Tims' office accepts new patients. Dr. Tims is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Herpetic Keratitis
Corneal Diseases
Pterygium
Herpetic Keratitis
Corneal Diseases
Pterygium
Cataract
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Corneal Ulcer
Senile Cataracts
Cornea Surgery
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
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Esophoria
Esotropia
Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eye Pain
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Eyelid Disorders
Floaters
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Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Heterophoria
Hordeolum
Hypertropia
Hypotropia
Iridocyclitis
Keratitis
Keratoconus
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Miosis
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Nearsightedness
Ocular Hypertension
Paralytic Strabismus
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Progressive High Myopia
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Strabismus
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Trichiasis
Visual Field Defects
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Cataract Removal Surgery
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Cornea Transplant
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Pterygium Surgery
Tear Duct Surgery
Accommodation Disorders
Acute Endophthalmitis
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Anterior Scleritis
Blepharitis
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Congenital Nystagmus
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Dacryoadenitis
Dislocation of Lens
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Duane Retraction Syndrome
Ectropion of Eyelid
Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Episcleritis Periodica Fugax
Exophoria
Exotropia
Eye Melanoma
Eyeball Contusion
Farsightedness
Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
Foreign Body in Eye
Headache
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Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hyphema
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Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Migraine
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Mydriasis
Nodular Episcleritis
Nystagmus
Optic Neuritis
Orbital Fracture
Photokeratitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinguecula
Posterior Uveitis
Presbyopia
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Scleromalacia Perforans
Serous Detachment Retina
Uveitis
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Vertical Heterophoria
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Conjunctivoplasty
Contact Lens Treatment
Excision of Chalazion
Eye Test
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Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Ocular Prosthetics
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Eye Laceration
Ultrasound
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy
Vitreoretinal Surgery

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Locations

  1. 1 Vistar Eye Center-Roanoke Valley Center For Sight
    426 W Main St, Salem, VA 24153
  2. 2 Office
    470 Lithia Rd # 1, Wytheville, VA 24382
  3. 3 Vistar Eye Center
    3320 Franklin Rd SW, Roanoke, VA 24014
  4. 4 Douglass D Fear MD
    707 S Jefferson St, Roanoke, VA 24016

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Apr 01, 2023
I am seeing Dr. Tims for ocular rosacea, an extremely difficult eye disease as there is no cure. He is always kind, informative, patient, and takes time to explain things. He is always calm, and reassuring. He is an excellent doctor, and I would highly recommend him.
Nancy Miller — Apr 01, 2023
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Cataract Surgery
Cornea & External Diseases
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Virginia / Main Campus
    2007
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Joseph Tims, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Tims' profile.

Dr. Tims frequently treats the following conditions: Herpetic Keratitis, Corneal Diseases and Pterygium. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Joseph Tims, MD is affiliated with Lewisgale Medical Center, Centra Bedford Memorial Hospital, Sovah Health Danville, Twin County Regional Hospital and Wythe County Community Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Joseph Tims, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Lewisgale Medical Center

    1900 Electric Rd, Salem, VA

  • Centra Bedford Memorial Hospital

    1613 Oakwood St, Bedford, VA

  • Sovah Health Danville

    142 S Main St, Danville, VA

  • Twin County Regional Hospital

    200 Hospital Dr, Galax, VA

  • Wythe County Community Hospital

    600 W Ridge Rd, Wytheville, VA