Dr. James R. Echols, MD | Memphis, TN | Ophthalmology

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Dr. Echols graduated from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine in 2004. He works in Memphis, TN and 1 other location and specializes in Ophthalmology. Dr. Echols is affiliated with Baptist Memorial Hospital Memphis.

accepting new patients
4.4

24 Ratings
22 years of experience
24 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
University Of Tennessee Health Science Center College Of Medicine
7 written reviews
1 specialty
10 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
2 office locations
Male

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We both required lasik surgery. Doctor Echols was absolutely outstanding. We had this surgery done six years ago. We are VERY pleased and highly recommend him. Professional, pleasant, and terrific.

July 11th, 2021

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I was recommended to Dr Echols by a co-worker. He did an excellent job on my cataract surgery of my left eye. Can't wait to have the other eye done.

January 14th, 2019

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Dr Echols is very knowledgeable, very friendly, always has a smile!! He will answer any questions you have without making you feel stupid. I has both eye surgeries and I see better than I have in 30 years. I highly recommend Dr Echols

January 1st, 2019

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I was very pleased with- my cataract surgery. He was very attentive and caring. I had put this surgery off for ten years. But I felt comfortable with Dr. Echols and I'm so thankful that I used him for the procedure.

November 27th, 2018

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Outstanding Physician. Competent, caring, professional, compassionate, easy to talk with.

March 25th, 2015

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This morning, Dr. Echols completed my second cataract surgery. The entire experience has been very positive. The people on staff, in particular Linda, the surgical nurse, are very well trained and obviously enjoy what they do. I had several questions at various times, and Linda always responded promptly. I would recommend Dr. Echols without reservation.

August 4th, 2014

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I was seen by Dr. Echols for rapidly decreasing vision. He correctly diagnosed that I had cataracts, even though I am much younger than the normal age range (<60 years). I have since had surgery on both eyes with excellent results.

January 28th, 2010

Passons Eye Center Pllc

909 Ridgeway Loop RdMemphis, TN 38120

Tel: (901) 683-1112

Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Hamilton Eye Institute Surgery Center

930 MADISON AVE STE 370MEMPHIS, TN 38103

Tel: (901) 448-3900

Mon6:30 am - 6:00 pm

Tue6:30 am - 6:00 pm

Wed6:30 am - 6:00 pm

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Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology	Surgery	Optometry
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22 Years of Experience
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Med School: University Of Tennessee Health Science Center College Of Medicine
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Ophthalmology

Blindness
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Medical School

University Of Tennessee Health Science Center College Of MedicineGraduated in 2004

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