Summary

Dr. James Edwards is an ophthalmologist with over five decades of experience caring for patients with eye conditions. He earned his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine and completed his residency at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. With 52 years in practice, Dr. Edwards has developed extensive expertise in diagnosing and treating a wide range of eye disorders. He communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Edwards practices at University Hospitals Parma Medical Center in Parma, Ohio. He specializes in treating age-related macular degeneration, cataracts, and glaucoma. His practice offers comprehensive eye exams, retinal imaging, and optical coherence tomography to help diagnose and monitor eye health. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.9
  • 52 years of experience
  • 39 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University Of Iowa Hospitals And Clinics
  • 3 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Eye Medical And Surgical Associates

5500 Ridge Rd Ste 208Parma, OH 44129
Mon8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:00 pm
ThuClosed
Fri8:00 am - 11:00 am
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Dr. James J. Edwards, MDDr. Daniel Scott Petkovsek, MDDr. Andrew Peter Schachat, MDDr. Saroj Aggarwal, MD
OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
3.9 
1.8 
52 Years of Experience 10 Years of Experience 47 Years of Experience 68 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks Spanish, Chinese Speaks English
Parma , OHCleveland , OHCleveland , OHCleveland , OH
Med School: Georgetown University School Of Medicine Med School: Case Western Reserve University School Of Medicine Med School: Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine Med School: Indira Gandhi Government Medical College Nagpur
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. James J. Edwards

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • AARP - Medicare
  • AARP - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Aetna - PPO
  • Ambetter - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Anthem Blue Cross - HMO
  • Anthem Blue Cross - Medicare
  • Anthem Blue Cross - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania
  • Buckeye Health Plan - Medicaid
  • Buckeye Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • CareSource
  • CareSource - Medicaid
  • CareSource - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Cigna
  • Humana
  • Humana - PPO
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medical Mutual
  • Medical Mutual - PPO
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Priority Health
  • SummaCare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO

Medical Specialties

Dr. James J. Edwards has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. James J. Edwards has the following 10 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Lens Implants (Intraocular Lens Implantation)
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

52 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University Of Iowa Hospitals And Clinics

Medical School

Georgetown University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1974

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Where is Dr. James Edwards's office located?
Dr. James Edwards's office is located at 5500 Ridge Rd Ste 208, Parma, OH, 44129.
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Which hospitals is Dr. James Edwards affiliated with?
Dr. James Edwards is affiliated with University Hospitals Parma Medical Center.

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