Summary

Dr. Jess Whitson is an ophthalmologist who graduated from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Dallas County Hospital Parkland Memorial. With four decades of medical practice, he brings extensive experience to his specialty of eye care. His training at one of the nation's leading medical institutions has provided him with a strong foundation in comprehensive ophthalmology. Dr. Whitson is fluent in both English and Spanish, enabling him to communicate effectively with a diverse patient population.

Dr. Whitson practices at multiple locations throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area, including UT Southwestern Medical Center and Children's Medical Center Dallas. He specializes in treating complex eye conditions such as glaucoma and open-angle glaucoma, as well as posterior vitreous detachment. His expertise includes performing dilated eye exams, comprehensive eye examinations, and tonometry to measure eye pressure. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.0, reflecting their confidence in his care and clinical expertise.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4
  • 40 years of experience
  • 16 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Dallas Co Hp Parkland Memorial
  • 1 specialty
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 9 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Jess Thomas Whitson has 9 locations

Ut Southwestern Medical Center Ophthalmology Clinic

5303 Harry Hines Blvd Fl 6Dallas, TX 75390
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

University Texas Southwestern Medicine School Ophthalmology

12606 Greenville Ave Ste 180Dallas, TX 75243
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

UT Southwestern Ophthalmology

800 8th Ave Ste 306Fort Worth, TX 76104
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

Ut Southwestern Medical Center

5323 Harry Hines BlvdDallas, TX 75390

Dr. Jess Thomas Whitson

2350 N Stemmons Fwy Ste F6500Dallas, TX 75207
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Ut Southwestern Medical Group At North Dallas Ophthalmology

12606 GREENVILLE AVE FL 1DALLAS, TX 75243
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

Childrens Medical Center Dallas

1935 Medical District DrDallas, TX 75235

Ut Southwestern Zale Lipshy Pavilion William P Clements Jr University Hospital

5151 Harry Hines BlvdDallas, TX 75235

William P Clements Jr University Hospital

6201 Harry Hines BlvdDallas, TX 75235

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OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.3 
4.9 
40 Years of Experience 46 Years of Experience 14 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Dallas , TXMcKinney , TXWebster , TXWebster , TX
Med School: Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine Med School: Ohio State University College Of Medicine & Public Health Med School: Baylor College of Medicine Med School: University of Minnesota
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Jess Thomas Whitson

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • AmeriGroup
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Envolve Benefit Options
  • Golden Rule
  • Humana
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Superior HealthPlan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Jess Thomas Whitson has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Jess Thomas Whitson has the following 11 areas of expertise

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

Certifications, License, & Education

40 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Dallas Co Hp Parkland Memorial

Medical School

Johns Hopkins University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1986

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Dr. Jess Whitson's office is located at 5303 Harry Hines Blvd Fl 6, Dallas, TX, 75390.
What languages does Dr. Jess Whitson speak?
Dr. Jess Whitson speaks English and Spanish.

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