Summary

Dr. John Twelker is an optometrist who specializes in comprehensive eye care and ophthalmology services. He earned his Doctor of Optometry degree from UC Berkeley School of Optometry and brings 34 years of dedicated experience to his practice. Dr. Twelker provides care in English for patients seeking expert vision and eye health services.

Dr. Twelker practices at Banner University Medical Center South, serving patients at the Banner - University Medicine Ophthalmology Clinic in Tucson, Arizona. He focuses on treating common vision conditions such as nearsightedness, astigmatism, and eye complications related to diabetes. His expertise includes performing comprehensive eye exams, advanced retinal imaging, and optical coherence tomography to provide detailed assessments of eye health.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 34 years of experience
  • 14 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • UC Berkeley School of Optometry
  • 3 specialties
  • 4 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

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No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish
Tucson , AZTucson , AZTucson , AZTucson , AZ
Med School: UC Berkeley School of Optometry Med School: Mc Master Univ Sch Of Med Med School: University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. John D Twelker

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Banner Health
  • Banner Health - Medicare
  • Cigna
  • GEHA
  • Health Choice Arizona - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Humana
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Mercy Care
  • Mercy Care - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Meritain Health
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • University of Arizona Health Plans

Medical Specialties

Dr. John D Twelker has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. John D Twelker has the following 4 areas of expertise

  • Eye Exam
  • Ophthalmologist
  • Optometrist
  • Vision Therapy

Certifications, License, & Education

34 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Doctor Of Optometry, Arizona, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

UC Berkeley School of OptometryGraduated in 1992

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. John Twelker accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
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Which hospitals is Dr. John Twelker affiliated with?
Dr. John Twelker is affiliated with Banner University Medical Center South.
What languages does Dr. John Twelker speak?
Dr. John Twelker speaks English.
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