Dr. Hugh Edward Berckmueller, MD

Dr. Hugh Berckmueller is an ophthalmologist who has dedicated three decades to caring for patients with eye and vision conditions. He earned his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and completed his residency training at Ohio State University Medical Center. Dr. Berckmueller brings extensive expertise to his practice, with particular focus on complex eye conditions. He speaks both English and Spanish to better serve his patients.

Dr. Berckmueller practices at James River Eye Physicians Optical in Newport News, Virginia, and maintains hospital privileges at Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital. His clinical expertise includes treating conditions such as increased intracranial pressure, optic neuritis, and papilledema. He performs specialized imaging procedures including MRI and open MRI studies, with particular expertise in MRI of the head to evaluate eye-related conditions. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.