Overview
James Lewis is an Ophthalmologist in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lewis is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, Glaucoma, Fuchs Dystrophy, and Cataract Removal.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
8380 Old York Rd Ste 110, Elkins Park, PA 19027
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 Lewis
How do I make an appointment with Dr. James Lewis?
You can book an appointment with Dr. James Lewis by calling their office at 215-886-9090. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. James Lewis a top-rated expert for Cataract?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James Lewis is classified as an Distinguished expert for Cataract, 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 Lewis specialize in?
While Dr. James Lewis is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, and Glaucoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. James Lewis participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. James Lewis has published 4 articles and abstracts on conditions like Cataract. You can view a list of Dr. James Lewis's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. James Lewis accept my insurance?
Dr. James Lewis accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 215-886-9090 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
- CataractDr. Lewis isDistinguished. Learn about Cataract.
- Interstitial KeratitisDr. Lewis isDistinguished. Learn about Interstitial Keratitis.
- Advanced
- GlaucomaDr. Lewis isAdvanced. Learn about Glaucoma.
- Experienced
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
- Benign Essential BlepharospasmDr. Lewis isExperienced. Learn about Benign Essential Blepharospasm.
- Brown SyndromeDr. Lewis isExperienced. Learn about Brown Syndrome.
- Cataract RemovalDr. Lewis isExperienced. Learn about Cataract Removal.
- Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness
- Diabetic RetinopathyDr. Lewis isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Retinopathy.