Summary

Dr. Woodford Vanmeter is an ophthalmologist with 47 years of experience treating eye conditions and diseases. He earned his medical degree from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and has dedicated nearly five decades to helping patients preserve and restore their vision. Dr. Vanmeter speaks both English and Spanish, allowing him to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Vanmeter practices at multiple locations throughout Kentucky, including University of Kentucky Albert B Chandler Medical Center and University of Kentucky Healthcare Good Samaritan Hospital in Lexington, as well as Saint Joseph London and Kentucky Children's Hospital. His expertise includes treating age-related macular degeneration, retinal detachment, and retinitis pigmentosa. He performs advanced procedures such as retinal imaging, optical coherence tomography, and anti-VEGF treatments to help patients with serious retinal conditions. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • 4.3
  • 47 years of experience
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine
  • 9 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 14 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 5 hospital affiliations
  • 5 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Woodford Spears Vanmeter has 5 locations

Kentucky Childrens Hospital

1000 S LimestoneLexington, KY 40506

Saint Joseph London

1001 Saint Joseph LnLondon, KY 40741

University Of Kentucky Healthcare Good Samaritan Hospital

310 S LimestoneLexington, KY 40508

University Of Kentucky Albert B Chandler Medical Center

800 ROSE ST FL 2LEXINGTON, KY 40536

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OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
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47 Years of Experience 8 Years of Experience 7 Years of Experience 8 Years of Experience
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Speaks English, Spanish
Lexington , KYSalem , VALincoln , NEMemphis , TN
Med School: Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine Med School: Virginia Commonwealth University School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine Med School: Suny Upstate Medical University Alan And Marlene Norton Coll Of Med
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Medical Specialties

Dr. Woodford Spears Vanmeter has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Woodford Spears Vanmeter has the following 14 areas of expertise

  • Astigmatism
  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Cornea Transplant (Penetrating Keratoplasty)
  • Corneal Diseases
  • Corneal Transplantation
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Lens Implants (Intraocular Lens Implantation)
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

47 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Kentucky, 2026, Inactive

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Vanderbilt University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1979

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