Overview
Robert Wiggins is an Ophthalmologist in Asheville, North Carolina. Dr. Wiggins is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Esotropia, Oculomotor Apraxia Cogan Type, and Optic Nerve Atrophy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 10 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
8 Medical Park Dr, Asheville, NC 28803
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. Robert Wiggins
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Robert Wiggins?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Robert Wiggins by calling their office at 828-258-1586. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Robert Wiggins a top-rated expert for Strabismus?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Robert Wiggins is classified as an Distinguished expert for Strabismus, 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. Robert Wiggins specialize in?
While Dr. Robert Wiggins is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Strabismus, Esotropia, and Oculomotor Apraxia Cogan Type. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Robert Wiggins participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Robert Wiggins has published 10 articles and abstracts on conditions like Strabismus. You can view a list of Dr. Robert Wiggins's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Robert Wiggins accept my insurance?
Dr. Robert Wiggins accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 828-258-1586 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
- EsotropiaDr. Wiggins isDistinguished. Learn about Esotropia.
- StrabismusDr. Wiggins isDistinguished. Learn about Strabismus.
- Advanced
- AmblyopiaDr. Wiggins isAdvanced. Learn about Amblyopia.
- Benign Essential BlepharospasmDr. Wiggins isAdvanced. Learn about Benign Essential Blepharospasm.
- ColobomaDr. Wiggins isAdvanced. Learn about Coloboma.
- Coloboma of Optic NerveDr. Wiggins isAdvanced. Learn about Coloboma of Optic Nerve.
- Coloboma of Optic PapillaDr. Wiggins isAdvanced. Learn about Coloboma of Optic Papilla.
- Gorlin-Chaudhry-Moss SyndromeDr. Wiggins isAdvanced. Learn about Gorlin-Chaudhry-Moss Syndrome.
- Experienced
- Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD)
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)Dr. Wiggins isExperienced. Learn about Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).
- AniridiaDr. Wiggins isExperienced. Learn about Aniridia.
- Anton SyndromeDr. Wiggins isExperienced. Learn about Anton Syndrome.
- AstigmatismDr. Wiggins isExperienced. Learn about Astigmatism.
- Bell's PalsyDr. Wiggins isExperienced. Learn about Bell's Palsy.