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Dr. Jeffrey Hunter, MD

Ophthalmology*
4.3 (6)
Map Pin Small Tyler, TX
Accepting new patients
33 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Jeffrey Hunter, MD

Dr. Jeffrey Hunter, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Tyler, TX. They specialize in Ophthalmology, has 33 years of experience, and is board certified in Ophthalmology. They graduated from University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston McGovern Medical School and is affiliated with CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital - Tyler. Dr. Hunter, completed a residency at Utsw Dallas. Patients rated Dr. Hunter an average 4.3 star rating.

Dr. Hunter works at Practice in Tyler, TX with other offices in Longview, TX. They frequently treat conditions like Diplopia, Hypertropia and Hypotropia along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Hunter's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Heaton Laser and Surgery Center
    3415 Golden Rd, Tyler, TX 75701 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (903) 526-0444
  2. 2
    Ut Health Tyler
    1000 S Beckham Ave, Tyler, TX 75701 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (903) 597-0351
  3. 3
    Heaton Eye Associates Optical Shop
    2394 H G MOSLEY PKWY, Longview, TX 75604 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (903) 234-0771
  4. 4
    Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center
    700 E Marshall Ave, Longview, TX 75601 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (903) 315-2000
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00

Hospital Affiliations
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  • CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital - Tyler

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Diplopia
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Diplopia
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Hypertropia
Hypotropia
Strabismus
Exotropia
Extraocular Muscle Surgery
Strabismus Surgery
Astigmatism
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Congenital Nystagmus
Convergence Insufficiency
Esotropia
Exophoria
Eye Cancer
Farsightedness
Heterophoria
Lazy Eye
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Nearsightedness
Nystagmus
Paralytic Strabismus
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Accommodation Disorders
Acquired Coloboma
ADHD and-or ADD
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Alternating Hyperphoria
Anemia
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Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Anxiety
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Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asthma
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Autoimmune Diseases
Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases
Back Pain
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Tumor
Blepharitis
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Brain Disorders
Brow Ptosis
Brown Syndrome
Cancer
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Cataract
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Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Sinusitis
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Constipation
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Diseases
Corneal Ulcer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Cataracts
Difficulty With Walking
Down Syndrome
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Dry Eyes
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Duane Retraction Syndrome
Dyslipidemia
Ectropion of Eyelid
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Entropion
Esophoria
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Gait Abnormality
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Glaucoma
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Graves' Disease
Headache
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Heart Palpitations
Herpes Simplex Infection
Herpetic Keratitis
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hyphema
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Hypothyroidism
Hypotony of Eye
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Insomnia
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Iridocyclitis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Joint Pain
Juvenile Cataract
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Keratitis
Keratoconus
Latent Nystagmus
Lipid Disorders
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Marfan Syndrome
Mechanical Strabismus
Migraine
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Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Nausea
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Nerve Sheath Tumors
Night Blindness
Obesity
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Ocular Hypertension
Optic Neuritis
Orbital Cellulitis
Osteopenia
Otitis Media
Overweight
Parasitic Endophthalmitis
Pars Planitis
Pediatric Obesity
Pediatric Overweight
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Pollen Allergy
Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Retina Diseases
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoblastoma
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Sarcoidosis
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Senile Cataracts
Shortness of Breath
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Speech, Language and Learning Disorders
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Thyroid Disease
Thyroid Goiter
Tobacco Use Disorder
Torticollis
Tremor
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Trichiasis
Ulcer
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Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Vascular Disease
Visual Field Defects
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Cataract Removal Surgery
Conjunctivoplasty
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Coreoplasty
Cornea Surgery
Dacryocystorhinostomy
Enucleation of Eye
Excision of Chalazion
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Eye Examination
Eye Surgery
Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Ocular Prosthetics
Orbital Decompression and Orbitotomy
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Brow Ptosis and Blepharoptosis
Repair of Entropion or Ectropion
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)
Vitreoretinal Surgery
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    • EmblemHealth
    • Federal Employee Program (FEP)
    • First Health
    • Group Health Cooperative (GHC)
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    • HealthSmart
    • Humana
    • Midwest Health Plan
    • Molina Healthcare
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    • Universal Health Network

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    4.3
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    Specialties*
    • Ophthalmology

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    Years of Experience
    • 33 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1134122153
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Duke Eye Center
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Utsw Dallas
    Residency
    Internship
    • Baylor University MC
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston McGovern Medical School
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Baylor University
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Ophthalmology
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Jeffrey Hunter, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Hunter is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Hunter has seen patients for Diplopia, Hypertropia and Hypotropia, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Hunter on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    6 patients have reviewed Dr. Hunter. The overall rating for this provider is 4.3. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Hunter.

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