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Dr. Thomas Essman, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 61
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Dr. Thomas Essman, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Springfield, MO.
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Dr. Thomas Essman, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 61
Springfield, MO
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience
Dr. Thomas Essman, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Springfield, MO.

About

Dr. Essman graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI / COLUMBIA CAMPUS. Dr. Thomas Essman, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Springfield, MO and has 35 years experience. Dr. Essman currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Mercy Hospital Aurora, Mercy Hospital Carthage, Mercy Hospital Joplin, Mercy Hospital Springfield and Mercy Saint Francis Hospital. Dr. Essman has experience treating conditions like Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Essman received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 8 times. Dr. Essman's office accepts new patients. Dr. Essman is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Cataract
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Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Disorder of Choroid
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Eye Cancer
Headache
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Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Migraine
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Progressive High Myopia
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoschisis
Senile Cataracts
Serous Detachment Retina
Ulcerative Blepharitis
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Accommodation Disorders
Acute Endophthalmitis
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chorioretinal Scars
Chorioretinitis
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Diseases
Diabetic Cataracts
Diplopia
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Dislocation of Lens
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Dry Eyes
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Endophthalmitis
Eye Infections
Eye Pain
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Eyelid Disorders
Farsightedness
Floaters
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Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
Foreign Body in Eye
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Hyphema
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Hypotony of Eye
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iridocyclitis
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lazy Eye
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Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Nearsightedness
Non-Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Ocular Hypertension
Optic Neuritis
Pars Planitis
Periorbital Cellulitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Presbyopia
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Hemangioma
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Tear Duct Disorders
Uveitis
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B-Scan Ultrasound
Cataract Removal Surgery
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Removal of Intraocular Foreign Body
Repair of Eye Laceration
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy

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  • Preferred Care Blue PPO
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    Alliance EPO
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Locations

  1. 1 Mercy Clinic Eye Specialists-Optical Shop-E. Seminole
    1229 E Seminole St Ste 430, Springfield, MO 65804
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Jun 30, 2020
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jerry — Jun 30, 2020
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI / COLUMBIA CAMPUS
    1989
Medical Education

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Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Thomas Essman, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Essman's profile.

Dr. Essman frequently treats the following conditions: Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Thomas Essman, MD is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Aurora, Mercy Hospital Carthage, Mercy Hospital Joplin, Mercy Hospital Springfield and Mercy Saint Francis Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Thomas Essman, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Mercy Hospital Aurora

    500 Porter Ave, Aurora, MO

  • Mercy Hospital Carthage

    3125 Dr Russell Smith Way, Carthage, MO

  • Mercy Hospital Joplin

    100 Mercy Way, Joplin, MO

  • Mercy Hospital Springfield

    1235 E Cherokee St, Springfield, MO

  • Mercy Saint Francis Hospital

    82 PO Box, Mountain View, MO