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Summary
Dr. Ernest Skidmore treats diabetic eye disease, cataracts, and diabetic retinopathy, and performs eye exams, retinal imaging, and optical coherence tomography. He practices ophthalmology and plastic surgery and has 40 years of experience. Dr. Skidmore is affiliated with Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville, North Carolina, where he completed his residency at University Hospital. He earned his medical degree from Sanford School of Medicine of the University of South Dakota.
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Quick Facts
- 40 years of experience
- 9 insurance plans accepted
- University Hospital
- 2 specialties
- 11 areas of expertise
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Male
Office Location
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| Ophthalmology | Plastic Surgery | Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology |
| Accepts New Patients | |||
| 40 Years of Experience | 72 Years of Experience | 43 Years of Experience | 33 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English, Russian, Spanish | |
| Asheville , NC | Candler , NC | Asheville , NC | Hendersonville , NC |
| Med School: Sanford School Of Medicine Of The University Of South Dakota | Med School: Loma Linda University | Med School: Emory University School Of Medicine | Med School: Medical College Of Georgia At Augusta University |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Ernest Calvert Skidmore
Medical Specialties
Dr. Ernest Calvert Skidmore has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Ernest Calvert Skidmore has the following 11 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
40 Years Experience
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at University Hospital.
Medical School
Graduated from Sanford School Of Medicine Of The University Of South Dakota in 1986.
NPI Number
Dr. Skidmore's NPI number is 1013915396.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Which hospitals is Dr. Ernest Skidmore affiliated with?
- Dr. Ernest Skidmore is affiliated with Charles George Va Medical Center.
- Where is Dr. Ernest Skidmore's office located?
- Dr. Ernest Skidmore's office is located at 1100 Tunnel Rd, Asheville, NC, 28805.
- Is Dr. Ernest Skidmore accepting new patients?
- Dr. Ernest Skidmore has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
- Does Dr. Ernest Skidmore accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
- Dr. Ernest Skidmore has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
- Does Dr. Ernest Skidmore accept my insurance?
- You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Ernest Skidmore accepts on their Vitals profile.
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