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Dr. James Eadie treats age-related macular degeneration, diabetic eye disease, and diabetic retinopathy, and performs retinal imaging, optical coherence tomography, and ophthalmoscopy. He practices ophthalmology with 18 years of experience and is affiliated with Saint Catherine Hospital. Dr. Eadie earned his degree from the University of Michigan Medical School and sees patients across locations in Merrillville, Munster, Michigan City, and Valparaiso, Indiana, as well as Joliet and Oak Lawn, Illinois. He speaks Polish and Spanish. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Eadie 4.93 out of 5.

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accepting new patients
4.9

114 Ratings
18 years of experience
speaks Polish, Spanish
University Of Michigan Medical School
111 written reviews
1 specialty
9 areas of expertise
1 hospital affiliation
7 office locations
Male

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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Dr. Eadie's Ratings and Reviews

4.9

114 Ratings with 111 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 18 Minutes

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Patients consistently praise Dr. James Arthur Eadie for his compassionate and professional demeanor, thorough explanations, and exceptional care in handling retina-related issues. Positive reviews highlight the efficiency and friendliness of the office staff and Dr. Eadie's ability to make patients feel at ease and informed about their treatment plans. However, a minor point of criticism is noted regarding an initial assistant examiner who came off as a bit rude, though this is outweighed by the otherwise positive experiences patients have with the staff and the doctor himself. Overall, Dr. Eadie is highly recommended by his patients for his knowledge, patience, and dedication to their well-being.

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It was an amazing experience everything was good amazing doctor and very very informative

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Eye site is so important, so precious, so personal. The trust you put in your physician leads to such a vulnerability. I trust Dr. Eadie's education and experience. I will try (very hard) to follow his directives and pray for success. The staff always treats me well, and even though there were a lot of patients in the waiting room I was seen promptly.

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December 16th, 2025

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I have visited this office many times in the last year, all of my visits have been great due to the office staff, nurses and Doctor Eadie have all been nothing short of wonderful. I have been telling all of my friends and relatives about my experiences FIVE STARS

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December 10th, 2025

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Dr. Eadie is awesome. I am always extremely satisfied with my visits and treatment with him. He is always very thorough, pleasant, and takes whatever time is needed to explain things and answer any questions. I would highly recommend Dr Eadie. The staff is always very pleasant and efficient also.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
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November 7th, 2025

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Simply the best, knowledgeable, professionalism at its finest, I recommend Dr Eadie to family and friends without any hesitation.

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November 5th, 2025

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Excellent experience. Doctor (and entire staff) were able to see me promptly, explain my condition and recommended treatment in an easy to understand manner, quickly schedule my needed procedure and had great communication and instructions. They were easy to reach and answered all my questions. I had an in office procedure and hospital based procedure and I could not recommend this doctor and entire practice more highly.

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October 17th, 2025

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Friendly staff and doctor. Glad I went here. Dr Eadie explained everything to me in a way I could understand.

October 12th, 2025

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Very nice gentleman. I liked him very much. And all the employees were very nice.

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October 7th, 2025

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Dr. Eddie is great. I look forward to my yearly appointment with him!

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June 19th, 2025

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DR. James Arthur Eadie is very good at his job, he talks to you directly - not down to you and makes you feel comfortable like you're at home . Also everyone that works there is nice pleasant and helpful and the office is small but has a homie look. I give it four thumbs up out of five .

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
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Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

June 19th, 2025

4400 N Calumet Ave Ste 100Valparaiso, IN 46383

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Dr. James Arthur Eadie, MD	Dr. Judy Lynn Davis, DO	Dr. Austin Louis Gerber, MD	Dr. Stephen Eric Kroczek
Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.9 (114 Ratings)	4.1 (18 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	4 (1 Rating)
18 Years of Experience	36 Years of Experience	13 Years of Experience	63 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Polish, Spanish	Speaks English		Speaks English
Merrillville , IN	Valparaiso , IN	Indianapolis , IN	Michigan City , IN
Med School: University Of Michigan Medical School	Med School: Midwestern University-Chicago College Of Osteopathic Medicine	Med School: Indiana University School Of Medicine	Med School: Indiana University
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Ophthalmology

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

Saint Catherine Hospital

Dr. James Arthur Eadie holds active and expired medical licenses in the states of Indiana and Illinois.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Indiana that expires in 2027 and an expired medical license in the state of Illinois that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Michigan Medical School in 2008.

NPI Number

Dr. Eadie's NPI number is 1205091097.

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43 Years Exp | Indianapolis, IN
(9)
Dr. Benjamin Carl Mannix JR., MD
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(36)
Dr. Joseph Ramon Mejia, MD
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(3)
Dr. Enoch Kassa, MD
Internal Medicine
14 Years Exp | Michigan City, IN
(3)
Dr. Ruchita R Doshi, MD
Ophthalmology
| Michigan City, IN
(0)
Dr. John Douglas Langford, MD
Ophthalmology
35 Years Exp | Munster, IN
(38)
Dr. Gregory Stuart Gordon, MD
Emergency Medicine
41 Years Exp | Merrillville, IN
(0)
Dr. Christopher David Pelzek, MD
Ophthalmology
30 Years Exp | Joliet, IL
(98)

What languages does Dr. James Eadie speak?: Dr. James Eadie speaks Polish and Spanish.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. James Eadie?: You can find contact information for Dr. James Eadie here on Vitals.
Does Dr. James Eadie accept virtual/telehealth appointments?: Dr. James Eadie has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Where is Dr. James Eadie's office located?: Dr. James Eadie's office is located at 8679 Connecticut St Ste A, Merrillville, IN, 46410.
Which hospitals is Dr. James Eadie affiliated with?: Dr. James Eadie is affiliated with Saint Catherine Hospital.

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