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Dr. James Rouse, MD
Ophthalmology* Age 46
Dr. James Rouse, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

Dr. James Rouse, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Knoxville, TN.
Dr. James Rouse, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Dr. James Rouse, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 46
Knoxville, TN
Accepting new patients
20 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. James Rouse, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Knoxville, TN.

About Dr. James Rouse, MD

Dr. Rouse graduated from University of Tennessee College of Medicine. Dr. James Rouse, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Knoxville, TN and has 20 years experience. Dr. Rouse currently practices at Tennessee Valley Eye Center and is affiliated with University of Tennessee Medical Center. Dr. Rouse has experience treating conditions like Ocular Hypertension and Farsightedness among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Rouse's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Rouse is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

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Ocular Hypertension
Farsightedness
Dilation of Outflow Canal
Ocular Hypertension
Farsightedness
Dilation of Outflow Canal
Accommodation Disorders
Presbyopia
Glaucoma
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Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Senile Cataracts
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Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Cataract
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Ectropion of Eyelid
Nystagmus
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Nearsightedness
Corneal Ulcer
Cataract Removal Surgery
Esotropia
Eyelid Disorders
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Drusen
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Allergic Conjunctivitis
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Dry Eyes
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Pterygium
Glaucoma Surgery
Strabismus
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Tear Duct Disorders
Diplopia
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Astigmatism
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Diabetic Retinopathy
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Keratitis
Blepharitis
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Corneal Diseases
Eye Infections
Lazy Eye
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Trichiasis
Brow Ptosis
Eyelid Surgery
Eye Cancer
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Macular Hole
Acquired Coloboma
Acute Endophthalmitis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Hemorrhage Rupture
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Erosion
Dacryoadenitis
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Disorder of Choroid
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Duane Retraction Syndrome
Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Esophoria
Exophoria
Exotropia
Eye Pain
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Eyelid Spasm
Floaters
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Foreign Body in Eye
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hordeolum
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hypertropia
Hyphema
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Hypopyon
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Hypotropia
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iridocyclitis
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Juvenile Cataract
Keratoconus
Macular or Retinal Edema
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Migraine
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Optic Neuritis
Orbital Cellulitis
Paralytic Strabismus
Periorbital Cellulitis
Pinguecula
Posterior Scleritis
Progressive High Myopia
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoschisis
Stye
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Thyroid Eye Disease
Uveitis
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Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Cornea Surgery
Excision of Chalazion
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Goniotomy
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Eye Laceration
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Vitreous Surgery

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Cigna
    Open Access Plus
    LocalPlus
  • Blue Card PPO
    Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
  • APCN Open Access Aetna Select
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Choice Plus POS II
  • National POS
    Choice Care PPO
    HMO Premier HMO
    Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice POS
  • Blue Network S PPO
    Blue Network P PPO
    Blue Network L
  • Nexus Open Access
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
    Options PPO
    Choice Plus POS
    Medica Choice
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus

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Meet Dr. James Rouse, MD

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Ophthalmology
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FAQs About Dr. Rouse's Practice

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. James Rouse, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Rouse's profile.

Dr. Rouse frequently treats the following conditions: Ocular Hypertension and Farsightedness. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. James Rouse, MD is affiliated with University of Tennessee Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. James Rouse, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • University of Tennessee College of Medicine
    2006
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Hospitals Where Dr. James Rouse, MD Practices

  • University of Tennessee Medical Center

    1924 Alcoa Hwy, Knoxville, TN

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