Overview
Dr. Battle is a Johnson City native and attended Science Hill High School. He graduated from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1996 and ETSU College of Medicine in 2002. After finishing an internship at ETSU’s Department of Internal Medicine in 2003, Dr. Battle completed his ophthalmology residency as a medical doctor and surgeon at the Medical College of Virginia in 2006 where he served as Chief Resident. Dr. Battle completed a glaucoma fellowship with Dr. Allan Kolker, The Glaucoma Institute of St. Louis, MO in 2007.
Dr. Battle is a member of the American Medical Association, and the American Academy of Ophthalmology as well as the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. Dr. Battle practices comprehensive ophthalmology including cataract and refractive surgery with a special interest in the medical and surgical treatment of glaucoma.
Dr. Battle is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Cataract, Bietti Crystalline Dystrophy (BCD), and Ocular Toxoplasmosis.
Dr. Battle is board certified in American Academy Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Battle is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
110 Med Tech Pkwy, Ste 1, Johnson City, TN 37604
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Battle 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.
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Southeastern Retina Associates
Mark Kleinman is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Kingsport, Tennessee. Dr. Kleinman is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Geographic Atrophy, and Central Serous Chorioretinopathy. Dr. Kleinman is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Kleinman is currently accepting new patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. James W. Battle
How do I make an appointment with Dr. James W. Battle?
You can book an appointment with Dr. James W. Battle by calling their office at 423-929-2111. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. James W. Battle a top-rated expert for Glaucoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James W. Battle is classified as an Advanced expert for Glaucoma, 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 W. Battle specialize in?
While Dr. James W. Battle is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Glaucoma, Cataract, and Bietti Crystalline Dystrophy (BCD). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. James W. Battle accept my insurance?
Dr. James W. Battle accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 423-929-2111 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.
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- CataractDr. Battle isAdvanced. Learn about Cataract.
- GlaucomaDr. Battle isAdvanced. Learn about Glaucoma.
- Experienced
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)Dr. Battle isExperienced. Learn about Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).
- Bietti Crystalline Dystrophy (BCD)Dr. Battle isExperienced. Learn about Bietti Crystalline Dystrophy (BCD).
- Central Serous ChorioretinopathyDr. Battle isExperienced. Learn about Central Serous Chorioretinopathy.
- Dry Eye SyndromeDr. Battle isExperienced. Learn about Dry Eye Syndrome.
- Interstitial KeratitisDr. Battle isExperienced. Learn about Interstitial Keratitis.
- KeratoconusDr. Battle isExperienced. Learn about Keratoconus.
- Late-Onset Retinal DegenerationDr. Battle isExperienced. Learn about Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.
- Ocular ToxoplasmosisDr. Battle isExperienced. Learn about Ocular Toxoplasmosis.
- Retinal Artery OcclusionDr. Battle isExperienced. Learn about Retinal Artery Occlusion.
- Retinal Vein OcclusionDr. Battle isExperienced. Learn about Retinal Vein Occlusion.
- ToxoplasmosisDr. Battle isExperienced. Learn about Toxoplasmosis.