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Dr. Joern Soltau, MD

Ophthalmology*
4.5 (6)
Map Pin Small Louisville, KY
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Joern Soltau, MD

Dr. Joern Soltau, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Louisville, KY. They specialize in Ophthalmology, has 36 years of experience, and is board certified in Ophthalmology. They graduated from University Heidelberg and is affiliated with University of Louisville Hospital and Uofl Health Jewish Hospital. Dr. Soltau, completed a residency at Washington University. Patients rated Dr. Soltau an average 4.5 star rating.

Dr. Soltau works at UofL Physicians – Eye Specialists in Louisville, KY with other offices in Elizabethtown, KY. They frequently treat conditions like Astigmatism, Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis) and Stye along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem 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. Soltau's Office Locations

  1. 1
    UofL Physicians – Eye Specialists
    6400 Dutchmans Pkwy Ste 310, Louisville, KY 40205 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (502) 742-2848
  2. 2
    UofL Physicians – Eye Specialists
    1239 Woodland Dr Ste 114, Elizabethtown, KY 42701 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (270) 506-4087
  3. 3
    UofL Health – Eye Institute
    301 E Muhammad Ali Blvd, Louisville, KY 40202 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (502) 588-0550
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    UofL Health – Medical Center East
    3920 Dutchmans Ln, Louisville, KY 40207 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (502) 259-6000

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  • University of Louisville Hospital
  • Uofl Health Jewish Hospital

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Stye

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Astigmatism
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Stye
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Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Accommodation Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Cataract
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Chalazion
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Corneal Diseases
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Retinopathy
Disorder of Choroid
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Entropion
Esotropia
Exotropia
Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Farsightedness
Glaucoma
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Hordeolum
Hypotony of Eye
Iridocyclitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
Migraine
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Nearsightedness
Ocular Hypertension
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Presbyopia
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Senile Cataracts
Serous Detachment Retina
Strabismus
Tear Duct Disorders
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Visual Field Defects
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Cataract Removal Surgery
Glaucoma Surgery
Acute Endophthalmitis
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Anterior Scleritis
Bell's Palsy
Blepharitis
Blind Hypertensive Eye
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Chorioretinitis
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Color Blindness
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Convergence Insufficiency
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Dacryoadenitis
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Descemetocele
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diplopia
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Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Drusen
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Duane Retraction Syndrome
Ectropion of Eyelid
Endophthalmitis
Esophoria
Exophoria
Eye Disease
Eye Pain
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Eyelid Spasm
Floaters
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Foreign Body in Eye
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hypertropia
Hypotropia
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Juvenile Cataract
Keratitis
Keratoconus
Macular or Retinal Edema
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Miosis
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Nystagmus
Optic Neuritis
Orbital Fracture
Paralytic Strabismus
Pars Planitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinguecula
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemangioma
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinal Vasculitis
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Retrobulbar Neuritis
Trichiasis
Visual Deprivation Nystagmus
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Canthotomy
Conjunctivoplasty
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Contact Lens Treatment
Dilation of Outflow Canal
Eye Test
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Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Goniotomy
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Iris Biopsy
Ocular Prosthetics
Orbital Decompression and Orbitotomy
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Eye Laceration
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Scleral Reinforcement Surgery
Trabeculotomy Ab Externo
Ultrasound
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)
Vitreoretinal Surgery
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    Specialties*
    • Ophthalmology

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    Years of Experience
    • 36 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1528099835
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Anne Bates Leach Eye Hospital
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Washington University
    Residency
    Internship
    • Jewish Hospital of St Louis
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University Heidelberg
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Ophthalmology
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    Dr. Soltau has seen patients for Astigmatism, Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis) and Stye, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Soltau on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

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