3.9
11 Ratings with 2 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Joseph Brightwell is a board-certified ophthalmologist who has dedicated over four decades to caring for patients with eye conditions and vision concerns. He completed his medical degree at the University of Louisville School of Medicine, where he also finished his ophthalmology residency training. With 41 years of experience in the field, Dr. Brightwell has developed extensive expertise in diagnosing and treating a wide range of eye disorders. He is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to serve a diverse patient population.
Dr. Brightwell practices at multiple locations throughout Louisville and surrounding areas in Kentucky, with hospital privileges at UofL Hospital. His clinical focus centers on retinal conditions, particularly age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy. He also treats posterior vitreous detachment, a common condition that can affect vision as patients age. Dr. Brightwell performs advanced diagnostic procedures including retinal …imaging and optical coherence tomography to evaluate eye health in detail. He offers anti-VEGF treatments, which are specialized injections used to help preserve vision in patients with certain retinal diseases. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Read More Read less Dr. Brightwell practices at multiple locations throughout Louisville and surrounding areas in Kentucky, with hospital privileges at UofL Hospital. His clinical focus centers on retinal conditions, particularly age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy. He also treats posterior vitreous detachment, a common condition that can affect vision as patients age. Dr. Brightwell performs advanced diagnostic procedures including retinal …imaging and optical coherence tomography to evaluate eye health in detail. He offers anti-VEGF treatments, which are specialized injections used to help preserve vision in patients with certain retinal diseases. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 41 years of experience
- 8 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English, Spanish
- University Of Louisville School Of Medicine
- 2 written reviews
- 1 specialty
- 9 areas of expertise
- 1 board certification
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 6 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Joseph Ronald Brightwell has 6 locationsSprings Medical Center
6400 Dutchmans Pkwy Ste 125Louisville, KY 40205 Tel: (502) 896-8700
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 - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Kentucky Eye Care
189 Adam Shepherd Pkwy Ste 20Shepherdsville, KY 40165 Tel: (502) 215-7094
Mon8:30 am - 4:30 pm
TueClosed
Wed10:00 am - 6:00 pm
ThuClosed
Fri8:30 am - 3:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Kentucky Eye Care
1169 Eastern Pkwy Ste 1211Louisville, KY 40217 Tel: (502) 451-7740
MonClosed
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
FriClosed
SatClosed
SunClosed
Kentucky Eye Care Psc
13 Village PlzShelbyville, KY 40065 Tel: (502) 633-0829
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
TueClosed
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
ThuClosed
FriClosed
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 41 Years of Experience | 43 Years of Experience | 25 Years of Experience | 43 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English | Speaks English, Spanish |
| Louisville , KY | Louisville , KY | Louisville , KY | Louisville , KY |
| Med School: University Of Louisville School Of Medicine | Med School: University Of Louisville School Of Medicine | Med School: West Virginia University School Of Medicine | Med School: University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Joseph Ronald Brightwell
Medical Specialties
Dr. Joseph Ronald Brightwell has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Joseph Ronald Brightwell has the following 9 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
41 Years Experience
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
University Of Louisville School Of Medicine
Medical School
University Of Louisville School Of MedicineGraduated in 1985
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