Summary

Dr. Abernethy was born and raised in Minnesota. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in microbiology from the University of Minnesota and earned her M.D. degree from the University of Minnesota Medical School. Internship and Residency brought her to Texas in 1997, where she fell in love with the area and the people.

"I grew up in a medically-oriented family. My father was a veterinarian and my mother was a nurse. They both inspired me to pursue medical school and to become a physician. During my ophthalmology rotation in medical school, I observed numerous delicate eye surgeries and was convinced that ophthalmology was the right choice for my career. I loved the technology, the precision and the life-changing results patients could obtain from their surgery."

Dr. Abernethy completed her preliminary internship in Internal Medicine at Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas and her Ophthalmology residency at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Her research there resulted in articles published in both the Texas Medicine journal and the Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. She is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, and she entered private practice in 2001.

Dr. Abernethy is known to be a gifted surgeon with a friendly, easy-going demeanor. She enjoys all aspects of her work in ophthalmic microsurgery, particularly the ability to enhance her patients%u2019 vision and improve their quality of life.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.8
  • 29 years of experience
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • University Of Minnesota Medical School
  • 9 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 13 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 5 hospital affiliations
  • 4 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Dr. Joan Lea Abernethy has 4 locations

Nethery Eye Associates

6551 Harris Pkwy Ste 200Benbrook, TX 76132
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Medical City Childrens Hospital

7777 Forest LnDallas, TX 75230

Medical City Dallas Hospital

7777 Forest LnDallas, TX 75230

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OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
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3.8 
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29 Years of Experience 14 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Benbrook , TXWebster , TXWebster , TXArlington , TX
Med School: University Of Minnesota Medical School Med School: Baylor College of Medicine Med School: University of Minnesota Med School: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Joan Lea Abernethy

  • Accepts Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Joan Lea Abernethy has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Joan Lea Abernethy has the following 13 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Cataract Surgery
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Internal Medicine
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Lens Implants (Intraocular Lens Implantation)
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Pterygium
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

29 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Texas, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

University Of Minnesota Medical SchoolGraduated in 1997

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Dr. Joan Abernethy is affiliated with Medical City Dallas Hospital, Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Hurst Euless Bedford, Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Cleburne, Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort Worth, and Medical City Childrens Hospital.
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Dr. Joan Abernethy speaks English and Spanish.

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