Overview
Joel George is an Ophthalmologist in Weslaco, Texas. Dr. George is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Glaucoma.
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- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
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- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
1519 E 6th St, Weslaco, TX 78596
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Joel George
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Joel George?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Joel George by calling their office at 956-968-3171. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Joel George a top-rated expert for Diabetic Retinopathy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Joel George is classified as an Distinguished expert for Diabetic Retinopathy, 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. Joel George specialize in?
While Dr. Joel George is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Diabetic Retinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Joel George accept my insurance?
Dr. Joel George accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 956-968-3171 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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- Distinguished
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)Dr. George isDistinguished. Learn about Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).
- Diabetic RetinopathyDr. George isDistinguished. Learn about Diabetic Retinopathy.
- GlaucomaDr. George isDistinguished. Learn about Glaucoma.
- Late-Onset Retinal DegenerationDr. George isDistinguished. Learn about Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.
- Advanced
- CataractDr. George isAdvanced. Learn about Cataract.
- Geographic AtrophyDr. George isAdvanced. Learn about Geographic Atrophy.
- Ocular Hypertension (OHT)Dr. George isAdvanced. Learn about Ocular Hypertension (OHT).
- Retinal Artery OcclusionDr. George isAdvanced. Learn about Retinal Artery Occlusion.
- Retinal DetachmentDr. George isAdvanced. Learn about Retinal Detachment.
- Retinal Vein OcclusionDr. George isAdvanced. Learn about Retinal Vein Occlusion.
- Experienced
- BlepharitisDr. George isExperienced. Learn about Blepharitis.
- Central Serous ChorioretinopathyDr. George isExperienced. Learn about Central Serous Chorioretinopathy.
- ChalazionDr. George isExperienced. Learn about Chalazion.
- Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE)Dr. George isExperienced. Learn about Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE).
- Dry Eye SyndromeDr. George isExperienced. Learn about Dry Eye Syndrome.
- EndophthalmitisDr. George isExperienced. Learn about Endophthalmitis.