Summary

Dr. Joseph Allen is an ophthalmologist who has dedicated over four decades to caring for patients' vision and eye health. He earned his medical degree from the University of Iowa and completed his residency training at University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics. With 42 years of experience in ophthalmology, Dr. Allen has developed extensive expertise in diagnosing and treating a wide range of eye conditions. He provides care in English to ensure clear communication with his patients.

Dr. Allen practices at Graystone Eye in Lenoir, North Carolina, and maintains hospital privileges at Cannon Memorial Hospital. He specializes in treating conditions such as thyroid disorders, hormonal imbalances, and diabetes that can affect eye health. His procedural expertise includes performing cranial ultrasounds and specialized imaging of the thyroid and parathyroid glands. Dr. Allen also performs adrenal gland needle biopsies when needed for comprehensive patient care. Patients consistently rate him highly, giving him an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 42 years of experience
  • 2 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University Of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
  • 1 specialty
  • 12 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Graystone Eye

2060 Hickory Blvd SWLenoir, NC 28645
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

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Dr. Joseph Edgar Allen, MDDr. Jordan Ambrose Margo, MDDr. Richard Edwin Akers, MDDr. Brian Adar, MD
OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
3.7 
42 Years of Experience 14 Years of Experience 36 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English
Lenoir , NCMorganton , NCMorganton , NCBoone , NC
Med School: University Of Iowa Med School: University Of Maryland School Of Medicine Med School: Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Joseph Edgar Allen

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Joseph Edgar Allen has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Joseph Edgar Allen has the following 12 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Hepatitis B
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Thyroid Gland Removal (Thyroidectomy)
  • Tracheostomy
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

42 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, North Carolina, Inactive

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University Of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics

Medical School

University Of IowaGraduated in 1984

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