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Dr. James Else, OD

Optometry* Age 58
Dr. James Else, OD
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Dr. James Else, OD is an Optometrist in Des Moines, IA.
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Dr. James Else, OD

Optometry* Age 58
Des Moines, IA
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Dr. James Else, OD is an Optometrist in Des Moines, IA.

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Dr. James Else, OD is an Optometrist in Des Moines, IA. Dr. Else currently practices at Practice. At present, Dr. Else received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Dr. Else's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Else accepts multiple insurance plans.

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  • MN Open Access
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Blue PPO
    Alliance Select
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
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    Navigate POS
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Locations

  1. 1 Eyecare Partners PC
    3945 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 276-2288
  2. 2 Eyecare Partners PC
    440 S 68th St, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 218-2435
  3. 3 Eyecare Partners PC
    814 S Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 817-1976

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May 23, 2024
Dr Else handled the new and frightening problem I developed with my eyes by not only giving me sound advice, but managing to calm me as well. I already had a difficult prescription which other optometrists failed at correcting properly. But Dr Else got it right the first time. Blessing me with crisp and clear vision.
Dianna — May 23, 2024
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