Overview
James Vander is an Ophthalmologist in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania. Dr. Vander is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Endophthalmitis, Retinal Detachment, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Vander is currently accepting new patients.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 42 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Dr. Vander has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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. James F. Vander
How do I make an appointment with Dr. James F. Vander?
You can book an appointment with Dr. James F. Vander by calling their office at 800-331-6634. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. James F. Vander a top-rated expert for Endophthalmitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James F. Vander is classified as an Elite expert for Endophthalmitis, 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. James F. Vander specialize in?
While Dr. James F. Vander is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Endophthalmitis, Retinal Detachment, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. James F. Vander participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. James F. Vander has published 42 articles and abstracts on conditions like Endophthalmitis. You can view a list of Dr. James F. Vander's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. James F. Vander accept my insurance?
Dr. James F. Vander accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 800-331-6634 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
- Elite
- EndophthalmitisDr. Vander isElite. Learn about Endophthalmitis.
- Distinguished
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)Dr. Vander isDistinguished. Learn about Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).
- Diabetic RetinopathyDr. Vander isDistinguished. Learn about Diabetic Retinopathy.
- Late-Onset Retinal DegenerationDr. Vander isDistinguished. Learn about Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.
- Retinal Artery OcclusionDr. Vander isDistinguished. Learn about Retinal Artery Occlusion.
- Retinal DetachmentDr. Vander isDistinguished. Learn about Retinal Detachment.
- Retinal Vein OcclusionDr. Vander isDistinguished. Learn about Retinal Vein Occlusion.
- Advanced
- AmblyopiaDr. Vander isAdvanced. Learn about Amblyopia.
- Central Serous ChorioretinopathyDr. Vander isAdvanced. Learn about Central Serous Chorioretinopathy.
- Geographic AtrophyDr. Vander isAdvanced. Learn about Geographic Atrophy.
- HyphemaDr. Vander isAdvanced. Learn about Hyphema.
- NeuroretinitisDr. Vander isAdvanced. Learn about Neuroretinitis.
- ScleritisDr. Vander isAdvanced. Learn about Scleritis.
- Experienced
- Bietti Crystalline Dystrophy (BCD)Dr. Vander isExperienced. Learn about Bietti Crystalline Dystrophy (BCD).
- Birdshot ChorioretinopathyDr. Vander isExperienced. Learn about Birdshot Chorioretinopathy.
- CataractDr. Vander isExperienced. Learn about Cataract.
- Cataract RemovalDr. Vander isExperienced. Learn about Cataract Removal.
- Choroid Plexus CarcinomaDr. Vander isExperienced. Learn about Choroid Plexus Carcinoma.
- Coats DiseaseDr. Vander isExperienced. Learn about Coats Disease.