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Dr. James Mattax, MD
Ophthalmology* Age 69
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Dr. James Mattax, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Springfield, MO.
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Dr. James Mattax, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 69
Springfield, MO
Accepting new patients
43 years of experience
Dr. James Mattax, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Springfield, MO.

About Dr. James Mattax, MD

Dr. Mattax graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Dr. James Mattax, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Springfield, MO and has 43 years experience. Dr. Mattax has experience treating conditions like Pinguecula and Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Mattax's office accepts new patients. Dr. Mattax is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Pinguecula
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Lazy Eye
Pinguecula
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Lazy Eye
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Cataract Removal Surgery
Nearsightedness
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Cataract
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Corneal Diseases
Keratoconus
Farsightedness
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Senile Cataracts
Strabismus
Astigmatism
Disorder of Choroid
Chorioretinal Scars
Esotropia
Eyelid Disorders
Keratitis
Episcleritis Periodica Fugax
Exotropia
Pterygium
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Glaucoma
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Miosis
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Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Chalazion
Blocked Tear Duct
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Tear Duct Disorders
Stye
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Dry Eyes
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Eye Infections
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Brow Ptosis
Ocular Hypertension
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Eye Cancer
Accommodation Disorders
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Autoimmune Diseases
Bell's Palsy
Benign Tumor
Blepharitis
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Conjunctiva Cyst
Convergence Insufficiency
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Drusen
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Ectropion of Eyelid
Entropion
Esophoria
Exophoria
Eyelid Spasm
Floaters
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Graves' Disease
Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hypertropia
Hypotropia
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iridocyclitis
Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Migraine
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Nystagmus
Optic Neuritis
Paralytic Strabismus
Parasitic Endophthalmitis
Posterior Scleritis
Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Retina Diseases
Retinoblastoma
Retrobulbar Neuritis
Sarcoidosis
Squamous Blepharitis
Temporal Arteritis
Thyroid Eye Disease
Trichiasis
Ulcer
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Uveitis
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Vascular Disease
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
B-Scan Ultrasound
Canthotomy
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Cornea Surgery
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Eye Examination
Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Glaucoma Surgery
Goniotomy
Pterygium Surgery
Repair of Entropion or Ectropion
Tear Duct Surgery
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Curative PPO
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  • Balanced Blue Preferred-MO
    Catastrophic Pathway-MO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Choice Plus POS II
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage

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Meet Dr. James Mattax, MD

Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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FAQs About Dr. Mattax's Practice

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

Dr. Mattax frequently treats the following conditions: Pinguecula and Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. James Mattax, MD is affiliated with Cox Medical Center South.

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

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
    1983
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Internship
  • University Tex SW Medical School Affil Hospital
    1984
Internship
Fellowship Hospital
  • SW Medical School
    1988
Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. James Mattax, MD Practices

  • Cox Medical Center South

    3801 S National Ave, Springfield, MO

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