Overview
Jacob Light is an Ophthalmologist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Light is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Retinal Detachment, Endophthalmitis, Stargardt Macular Degeneration, Neuroretinitis, and Vitrectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 12 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
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- PPO
- EPO
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
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Locations
2245 S 19th St # 200, Tacoma, WA 98405
4707 S 19th St, Tacoma, WA 98405
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. Jacob Light
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Jacob Light?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Jacob Light by calling their office at 253-572-1444. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Jacob Light a top-rated expert for Retinal Detachment?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Jacob Light is classified as an Advanced expert for Retinal Detachment, 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. Jacob Light specialize in?
While Dr. Jacob Light is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Retinal Detachment, Endophthalmitis, and Stargardt Macular Degeneration. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Jacob Light participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Jacob Light has published 12 articles and abstracts on conditions like Retinal Detachment. You can view a list of Dr. Jacob Light's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Jacob Light accept my insurance?
Dr. Jacob Light accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 253-572-1444 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
- Advanced
- EndophthalmitisDr. Light isAdvanced. Learn about Endophthalmitis.
- NeuroretinitisDr. Light isAdvanced. Learn about Neuroretinitis.
- Retinal DetachmentDr. Light isAdvanced. Learn about Retinal Detachment.
- Stargardt Macular DegenerationDr. Light isAdvanced. Learn about Stargardt Macular Degeneration.
- Experienced
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
- Diabetic RetinopathyDr. Light isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Retinopathy.
- GlaucomaDr. Light isExperienced. Learn about Glaucoma.
- HyphemaDr. Light isExperienced. Learn about Hyphema.
- Interstitial KeratitisDr. Light isExperienced. Learn about Interstitial Keratitis.
- Late-Onset Retinal DegenerationDr. Light isExperienced. Learn about Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.