Overview
Alan Oester is an Ophthalmologist in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Oester is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Eyelid Drooping, Ptosis, Blocked Tear Duct, and Benign Essential Blepharospasm.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1729 New Hanover Medical Park Dr, Wilmington, NC 28403
1025 Medical Center Dr Ste 201, Wilmington, NC 28401
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Alan Oester
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Alan Oester?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Alan Oester by calling their office at 910-763-3601. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Alan Oester a top-rated expert for Eyelid Drooping?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Alan Oester is classified as an Distinguished expert for Eyelid Drooping, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Alan Oester specialize in?
While Dr. Alan Oester is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Eyelid Drooping, Ptosis, and Blocked Tear Duct. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Alan Oester participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Alan Oester has published 6 articles and abstracts on conditions like Eyelid Drooping. You can view a list of Dr. Alan Oester's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Alan Oester accept my insurance?
Dr. Alan Oester accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 910-763-3601 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Eyelid DroopingDr. Oester isDistinguished. Learn about Eyelid Drooping.
- PtosisDr. Oester isDistinguished. Learn about Ptosis.
- Advanced
- Bell's PalsyDr. Oester isAdvanced. Learn about Bell's Palsy.
- Benign Essential BlepharospasmDr. Oester isAdvanced. Learn about Benign Essential Blepharospasm.
- Blocked Tear DuctDr. Oester isAdvanced. Learn about Blocked Tear Duct.
- ChalazionDr. Oester isAdvanced. Learn about Chalazion.
- EntropionDr. Oester isAdvanced. Learn about Entropion.
- Eyelid BumpDr. Oester isAdvanced. Learn about Eyelid Bump.
- Experienced
- CarbuncleDr. Oester isExperienced. Learn about Carbuncle.
- Dry Eye SyndromeDr. Oester isExperienced. Learn about Dry Eye Syndrome.
- Graves DiseaseDr. Oester isExperienced. Learn about Graves Disease.
- Interstitial KeratitisDr. Oester isExperienced. Learn about Interstitial Keratitis.
- Melanoma of the EyeDr. Oester isExperienced. Learn about Melanoma of the Eye.