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Summary
Dr. James Murphy is an ophthalmologist who has dedicated 57 years to providing comprehensive eye care. He earned his medical degree from Creighton University School of Medicine and completed his residency at St. Louis University Hospital. His extensive experience spans nearly six decades of caring for patients with various eye conditions. Dr. Murphy is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to serve a diverse patient population.
Dr. Murphy practices at multiple locations throughout Missouri, including Saint Joseph, Chillicothe, and Cameron, with his primary affiliation at Hedrick Medical Center. He specializes in treating age-related macular degeneration and glaucoma, including open-angle glaucoma. His expertise includes advanced procedures such as anti-VEGF treatments for retinal conditions, comprehensive retinal imaging, and optical coherence tomography for detailed eye examinations.
Dr. Murphy practices at multiple locations throughout Missouri, including Saint Joseph, Chillicothe, and Cameron, with his primary affiliation at Hedrick Medical Center. He specializes in treating age-related macular degeneration and glaucoma, including open-angle glaucoma. His expertise includes advanced procedures such as anti-VEGF treatments for retinal conditions, comprehensive retinal imaging, and optical coherence tomography for detailed eye examinations.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 57 years of experience
- 5 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English, Spanish
- St Louis University Hospital
- 1 specialty
- 9 areas of expertise
- 1 board certification
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 3 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. James Andrew Murphy has 3 locationsMurphy Watson Burr Eye Center
5202 Faraon StSaint Joseph, MO 64506 Tel: (816) 233-2020
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Murphy Watson Burr Eye Center
2005 Washington StChillicothe, MO 64601 Tel: (660) 646-2227
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
TueClosed
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
ThuClosed
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 57 Years of Experience | 30 Years of Experience | 27 Years of Experience | 31 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English | Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English, Spanish |
| Saint Joseph , MO | Kansas City , MO | Cameron , MO | Trenton , MO |
| Med School: Creighton University School Of Medicine | Med School: Ohio State University College Of Medicine & Public Health | Med School: University Of Missouri Columbia School Of Medicine | Med School: Baylor College Of Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. James Andrew Murphy
Medical Specialties
Dr. James Andrew Murphy has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. James Andrew Murphy has the following 9 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
57 Years Experience
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at St Louis University Hospital.
Medical School
Graduated from Creighton University School Of Medicine in 1969.
NPI Number
Dr. Murphy's NPI number is 1831191048.
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