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Dr. William Bridges Jr, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 59
Dr. William Bridges Jr, MD
4.7 (31 Ratings)
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Dr. William Bridges Jr, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Asheville, NC.
Dr. William Bridges Jr, MD
4.7 (31 Ratings)
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Dr. William Bridges Jr, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 59
Asheville, NC
Accepting new patients
33 years of experience
Dr. William Bridges Jr, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Asheville, NC.

About

Dr. Bridges Jr graduated from Emory University School of Medicine in 1991 and completed a residency at Presbyterian Hospital.Dr. William Bridges Jr, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Asheville, NC and has 33 years experience. Dr. Bridges Jr currently practices at Asheville Eye Associates and are affiliated with Mission Hospital. Dr. Bridges Jr has experience treating conditions like Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Retinal Neovascularization and Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Bridges Jr received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 31 times. Dr. Bridges Jr' office accepts new patients. Dr. Bridges Jr is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Low Wait Times

Patients are usually seen in 10 minutes or less.

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Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Retinal Neovascularization
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Retinal Neovascularization
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Retinal Neovascularization
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Diabetic Retinopathy
Eye Cancer
Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Cataract
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Chorioretinal Scars
Corneal Diseases
Dislocation of Lens
Disorder of Choroid
Eye Infections
Floaters
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Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Iridocyclitis
Migraine
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Ocular Hypertension
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Senile Cataracts
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Accommodation Disorders
Acute Endophthalmitis
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Astigmatism
Blepharitis
Chalazion
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Hemorrhage Rupture
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Contusion of the Eyeball
Diabetic Cataracts
Diplopia
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Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Drusen
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Dry Eyes
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Endophthalmitis
Exotropia
Eyeball Contusion
Eyelid Disorders
Farsightedness
Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Hordeolum
Hyphema
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Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Keratitis
Lazy Eye
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Low Vision
Macular Degeneration
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Nearsightedness
Non-Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Optic Neuritis
Pars Planitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Posterior Uveitis
Presbyopia
Pterygium
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Hemangioma
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Ischemia
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Serous Detachment Retina
Strabismus
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Uveitis
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Cataract Removal Surgery
LASIK
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Monovision
Oculoplastics
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye

Insurance Accepted

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  • POMCO Group
  • Assurant Health
  • GEHA
  • Medicare
  • CareSource
  • Tricare
  • Coventry Health America
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
    Anthem
  • MagnaCare
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
    HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna HMO
    Cigna
    Cigna PPO
  • Health First Health Plans
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    Blue Card PPO
  • AvMed
  • Humana
  • Choice Plus POS II
    Aetna

Locations

  1. 1 Asheville Eye Associates
    21 Medical Park Dr, Asheville, NC 28803
    Monday
    07:45 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    07:45 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    07:45 - 17:00
    Thursday
    07:45 - 17:00
    Friday
    07:45 - 17:00
  2. 2 Asheville Eye Associates - Franklin
    95 Holly Springs Park Dr, Franklin, NC 28734
  3. 3 Asheville Eye Associates - Hayesville Retina Satellite
    1091 Hwy 64 W # 2, Hayesville, NC 28904
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Bridges Jr
4.7
Based on 31 Reviews
5 Stars (28)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (2)

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Mar 18, 2020
Very satisfied!!
Anonymous — Mar 18, 2020
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Emory University School of Medicine
    1991
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Residency

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  • Presbyterian Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. William Bridges Jr, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Bridges Jr' profile.

Dr. Bridges Jr frequently treats the following conditions: Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Retinal Neovascularization and Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. William Bridges Jr, MD is affiliated with Mission Hospital.

Yes, Dr. William Bridges Jr, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Mission Hospital

    509 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC