Dr. William Z. Bridges | Asheville, NC | Ophthalmology

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Dr. Bridges specializes in medical and surgical diseases of the vitreous and retina including macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and retinal tears and detachments. He is a graduate of Southern ...

accepting new patients
4.9

56 Ratings
35 years of experience
speaks Russian, Spanish, English
Emory University School Of Medicine
55 written reviews
1 specialty
10 areas of expertise
1 board certification
2 hospital affiliations
11 office locations
Male

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
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4.9

56 Ratings with 55 written Reviews

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Dr Bridges has been my doctor for several years now. He has always given what I consider good guidance with my condition and I trust him. Any questions I have are answered thoroughly. Would highly recommend him.

April 16th, 2024 | Source: Partner

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Dr. Bridges has taken very good care of my eyes and the issues I have with my vision. When I started seeing him he has been very thorough and has shown concern for my vision. The staff at his office make me very comfortable and I feel secure in their abilities. I have nothing but high praise for the whole staff.

January 31st, 2024 | Source: Partner

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DR WAS WHAT HE WAS A DOCTOR... THANK YOU

February 24th, 2021 | Source: Partner

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Very satisfied!!

March 17th, 2020 | Source: Partner

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Dr Bridges answered all my questions and very comforting!

February 26th, 2020 | Source: Partner

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Excellent care!!

February 25th, 2020 | Source: Partner

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Dr Bridges was attentative, he listened and very professional!

February 5th, 2020 | Source: Partner

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Very caring!!

December 10th, 2019 | Source: Partner

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Everything went smooth from beginning to the end!

December 10th, 2019 | Source: Partner

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He is a great doctor! He is very smart and very thorough!!

November 20th, 2019 | Source: Partner

Asheville Eye Associates Retinal Office

21 Medical Park DrAsheville, NC 28803

Tel: (828) 490-7831

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Asheville Eye Associates

1196 Skyland DrSylva, NC 28779

Tel: (828) 490-7831

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Asheville Eye Associates

2001 Hendersonville RdAsheville, NC 28803

Tel: (828) 490-7831

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Asheville Eye Associates

610 State Farm RdBoone, NC 28607

Tel: (828) 490-7831

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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840 FLEMING ST STE 6HENDERSONVILLE, NC 28791

Tel: (828) 698-5505

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95 Holly Springs Park DrFranklin, NC 28734

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Tel: (828) 298-7911

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509 Biltmore AveAsheville, NC 28801

Tel: (828) 213-1111

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428 Biltmore AveAsheville, NC 28801

Tel: (828) 213-1111

Asheville Eye Associates - Hayesville Retina Satellite

1091 Hwy 64 W # 2Hayesville, NC 28904

Asheville Eye Surgery Center

8B Medical Park DrAsheville, NC 28803

Tel: (828) 210-2020

Mon6:30 am - 5:00 pm

Tue6:30 am - 5:00 pm

Wed6:30 am - 5:00 pm

Thu6:30 am - 5:00 pm

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Dr. William Zachery Bridges	Dr. Winston Charles Payne	Dr. Stephen Warren Hartzell, MD	Dr. Katherine M Volatile, MD
Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology
Accepts New Patients		Accepts New Patients
4.9 (56 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	4.4 (5 Ratings)	4.2 (6 Ratings)
35 Years of Experience	59 Years of Experience	31 Years of Experience	43 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Russian, Spanish, English	Speaks English	Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English, Spanish
Asheville , NC	Asheville , NC	Clyde , NC	Asheville , NC
Med School: Emory University School Of Medicine	Med School: University of Michigan Medical School	Med School: Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine	Med School: Emory University School Of Medicine
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Accepts Medicare
Accepts Medicaid

Ophthalmology

Blindness
Cataract
Diabetic Retinopathy
Eye Exam
Eye Pain
Glaucoma
Lasik Surgery
Macular Degeneration
Retinal Disorders
Vision Issues

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, North Carolina, 2025, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Emory University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1991

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