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Dr. Robert Wiggins Jr, MD

Ophthalmology*
4.9 (348)
Map Pin Small Asheville, NC
Accepting new patients
40 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Robert Wiggins Jr, MD

Dr. Robert Wiggins Jr, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Asheville, NC. They specialize in Ophthalmology, has 40 years of experience, and is board certified in Ophthalmology. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHARLOTTE and is affiliated with Mission Hospital. Dr. Wiggins Jr, completed a residency at Fell-Baylor. Patients rated Dr. Wiggins Jr an average 4.9 star rating.

Dr. Wiggins Jr works at Asheville Eye Associates in Asheville, NC. They frequently treat conditions like Diplopia, Strabismus and Visual Field Defects 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. Wiggins Jr' Office Locations

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    Asheville Eye Associates
    8 Medical Park Dr, Asheville, NC 28803 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (828) 258-1586
    Monday
    08:00 - 13:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 13:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 13:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 13:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 13:00

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  • Mission Hospital

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Iridocyclitis
Low Vision
Macular Degeneration
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Vitreous Hemorrhage
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Foreign Body Removal from Eye
LASIK
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Monovision
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    About Dr. Robert Wiggins Jr, MD

    Specialties*
    • Ophthalmology

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    Years of Experience
    • 40 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1740261155
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Duke Eye Center
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Fell-Baylor
    Residency
    Internship
    • University of North Carolina Hospitals
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHARLOTTE
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Ophthalmology
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    Dr. Robert Wiggins Jr, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Wiggins Jr is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Wiggins Jr works at Asheville Eye Associates in Asheville, NC. View the full address on Dr. Wiggins Jr’s profile.

    Dr. Wiggins Jr has seen patients for Diplopia, Strabismus and Visual Field Defects, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Wiggins Jr on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    348 patients have reviewed Dr. Wiggins Jr. The overall rating for this provider is 4.9. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Wiggins Jr.

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