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Dr. Walter Smithwick IV, MD

Ophthalmology*
5.0 (17)
Map Pin Small Jacksonville, FL
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Walter Smithwick IV, MD

Dr. Walter Smithwick IV, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Jacksonville, FL. They specialize in Ophthalmology, has 31 years of experience, and is board certified in Ophthalmology. They graduated from Vanderbilt University and is affiliated with Ascension St. Vincent's Riverside Hospital and UF Health Jacksonville. Patients rated Dr. Smithwick IV an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Smithwick IV works at Practice in Jacksonville, FL with other offices in Orange Park, FL. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida 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. Smithwick IV's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Knauer & Smithwick Ophthalmology Associates PA
    2535 Riverside Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32204 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (904) 388-6548
  2. 2
    Ascension St. Vincent's Riverside
    1 Shircliff Way, Jacksonville, FL 32204 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (904) 388-6548
  3. 3
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    905 Park Ave Ste 104, Orange Park, FL 32073 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (904) 269-0989
  4. 4
    Ottawahills Optical Inc
    3020 Hartley Rd Ste 190, Jacksonville, FL 32257 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (904) 292-2020

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  • Ascension St. Vincent's Riverside Hospital
  • UF Health Jacksonville

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    • Ophthalmology

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    • 31 years of experience
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    • 1144292202
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • Vanderbilt University
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    • Ophthalmology
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