Summary

Dr. John Rowda is an ophthalmologist with nearly five decades of experience treating eye conditions and vision disorders. He earned his medical degree from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency at LSU Health Sciences. With 49 years in practice, Dr. Rowda brings extensive expertise to his specialty care. He is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Rowda practices at Tampa General Hospital in Crystal River, Florida, where he focuses on treating age-related macular degeneration and dry eye conditions. He performs advanced diagnostic procedures including optical coherence tomography and retinal imaging to evaluate eye health. Dr. Rowda also provides anti-VEGF treatments for patients with certain retinal conditions. Patients have given him an average rating of 5.0.

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Quick Facts

  • 5
  • 49 years of experience
  • 8 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Lsu Health Sciences
  • 1 written review
  • 1 specialty
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Tampa General Hospital Crystal River

6201 N Suncoast BlvdCrystal River, FL 34428

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4.8 
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49 Years of Experience 34 Years of Experience 26 Years of Experience 52 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish, French, Chinese Speaks English Speaks Spanish, English
Crystal River , FLZephyrhills , FLCRESTVIEW , FLHudson , FL
Med School: Michigan State University College Of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: Vanderbilt, School of Medicine Med School: University Of South Florida Health Morsani College Of Medicine Med School: University Of Tennessee Health Science Center College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. John W Rowda

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • EmblemHealth
  • GEHA
  • GEHA - PPO
  • Humana
  • Ultimate Health Plans
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. John W Rowda has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. John W Rowda has the following 11 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Lens Implants (Intraocular Lens Implantation)
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Refractive Surgical Procedures
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

49 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Lsu Health Sciences

Medical School

Michigan State University College Of Osteopathic MedicineGraduated in 1977

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