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Dr. Philip Custer, MD

Ophthalmology*
4.4 (17)
Map Pin Small Saint Louis, MO
Accepting new patients
46 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Philip Custer, MD

Dr. Philip Custer, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Saint Louis, MO. They specialize in Ophthalmology, has 46 years of experience, and is board certified in Ophthalmology. They graduated from Vanderbilt University and is affiliated with Barnes Jewish Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Custer an average 4.4 star rating.

Dr. Custer works at Practice in Saint Louis, MO. They frequently treat conditions like Eyelid Disorders along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Anthem, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield 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. Custer's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Barnes-jewish Hospital
    4901 Forest Park Ave Fl 6, Saint Louis, MO 63108 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (314) 362-3937
    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
    Saturday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Sunday
    08:00 - 17:00
  2. 2
    Barnes-jewish Hospital
    1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz, Saint Louis, MO 63110 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (314) 362-3937
  3. 3
    Washington University
    660 S Euclid Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63110 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (314) 362-3937
  4. 4
    Office
    4921 Parkview Pl Ste 12C, Saint Louis, MO 63110 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (314) 362-3937

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  • Barnes Jewish Hospital

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Eyelid Surgery
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Eyelid Disorders
Eyelid Surgery
Repair of Entropion or Ectropion
Eyelid Disorders

Treatment frequency



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Eyelid Surgery
Repair of Entropion or Ectropion
Eyelid Disorders
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Entropion
Blepharitis
Blocked Tear Duct
Brow Ptosis
Chalazion
Corneal Diseases
Diabetic Cataracts
Dry Eyes
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Ectropion of Eyelid
Eye Infections
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Trichiasis
Blepharoplasty
Blepharorrhaphy
Canthoplasty and Canthopexy
Dacryocystorhinostomy
Excision of Chalazion
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Orbital Decompression and Orbitotomy
Reconstructive Eyelid Surgery
Repair of Brow Ptosis and Blepharoptosis
Repair of Lid Retraction
Tear Duct Surgery
Acute Endophthalmitis
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Cataract
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Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chronic Dacryoadenitis
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Corneal Ulcer
Dacryoadenitis
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Disorder of Choroid
Endophthalmitis
Eye Cancer
Eye Melanoma
Eye Pain
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Eyelid Spasm
Floaters
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Glaucoma
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Headache
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Hypertropia
Hyphema
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Hypotropia
Iridocyclitis
Keratitis
Keratoconus
Lazy Eye
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Localized Anterior Staphyloma
Macular Hole
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Migraine
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Nerve Sheath Tumors
Night Blindness
Paralytic Strabismus
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Pterygium
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Hemangioma
Retinal Hemorrhage
Senile Cataracts
Strabismus
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Xanthelasma of Eyelid
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
B-Scan Ultrasound
Canthotomy
Conjunctivoplasty
Dacryocystectomy
Drainage of Conjunctival Cyst
Enucleation of Eye
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Ocular Prosthetics
Pterygium Surgery
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
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    4.4
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    About Dr. Philip Custer, MD

    Specialties*
    • Ophthalmology

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    Years of Experience
    • 46 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1538187968
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • Vanderbilt University
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Ophthalmology
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Philip Custer, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Custer is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Custer has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

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

    17 patients have reviewed Dr. Custer. The overall rating for this provider is 4.4. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Custer.

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