- Dr. Joseph R Brightwell, MD
Dr. Joseph R Brightwell, MD
Overview
Dr. Joseph R Brightwell, MD works in Louisville, Kentucky is a specialist in Ophthalmology and graduated University Of Louisville in 1990. Dr. Brightwell is affiliated with Baptist Hospital East, Flaget Memorial Hospital, Jewish Hospital, Norton Audubon Hospital, Norton Hospitals, Norton Suburban Hospital and practicing for 38 years
Specialties
- Ophthalmology
Conditions
• Abscess• Astigmatism
• Blepharitis
• Botulinum Toxin Injection
• Chorioretinal Scars
• Conjunctival Hemorrhage
• Diverticulitis
• Dystonia 15, Myoclonic
• Ectropion of Eyelid
• Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
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• Glaucoma 1, Open Angle, J
• Hallucinogen Dependence
• Heroin Dependence
• Influenza (Flu)
• Inner Ear Repair
• Kidney Cryosurgery
• Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
• Neuropathy, Distal Hereditary Motor, Jerash Type
• Prostate Cancer - Hereditary - 3
• Radial Keratotomy
• Radiation Proctitis
• Radical Hysterectomies for Cervical Cancer
• Rectovaginal Repair
• Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
• Repair of Rectocele With Robotic Assistance
• Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
• Salivary Gland Surgery
• Salpingo-Oophorectomy With Robotic Assistance
• Small Cell Lung Cancer
• Stripping of Varicose Veins
• Tilia Tree Pollen Allergy
• Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Aspiration
• Vaginal Candidiasis
• White Coat Hypertension
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Procedures
• Age-Related Macular Degeneration• Astigmatism
• Bell's Palsy
• Blepharitis
• Blepharoplasty
• Blocked Tear Duct
• Cataract
• Cataract Removal Surgery
• Chalazion
• Chorioretinal Scars
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• Conjunctival Hemorrhage
• Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
• Diabetic Retinopathy
• Diplopia
• Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
• Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
• Drusen
• Dry Eyes
• Ectropion of Eyelid
• Entropion
• Eyelid Reconstruction Surgery
• Eyelid Surgery
• Farsightedness
• Giant Cell Arteritis
• Glaucoma
• Headache
• Keratitis
• Macular Edema
• Macular Hole
• Migraine
• Nearsightedness
• Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
• Ocular Hypertension
• Orbital Decompression and Orbitotomy
• Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
• Presbyopia
• Pterygium
• Pterygium Excision
• Repair of Brow Ptosis and Blepharoptosis
• Repair of Entropion or Ectropion
• Senile Cataracts
• Sjögren's Syndrome
• Visual Field Defects
• Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)
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Board Certifications
- Board Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
Years Since Graduation
- 38
State License
- Kentucky
Education & Training
Fellowship Hospital
Louisville, KY, USA
Year completed: 1990
Medical School
Louisville, KY, United States
Graduated: 1985
Awards
Dr. Brightwell Reviews
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I got an appointment when I needed one.
They kept things moving and on time during my visit.
I received a correct diagnosis and up-to-date treatment.
I was given specific advice on lifestyle changes I can make to improve my health.
The provider really listened, gave me the time I needed, and put me at ease.
We discussed treatment options and choices I have.
The provider addressed traditional and alternative medicine treatment options in an open-minded way.
Office Locations
Primary location
Other Office Locations
Accepting New Patients
- Yes
Map & Directions
Insurances Accepted (check insurance plans)
- Aetna
- Aetna HMO
- Anthem
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
- Blue Card PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO
- Choice Care PPO
- Choice Plus POS
- Choice Plus POS II
- Cigna
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna PPO
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- Great West Healthcare-Cigna PPO
- Humana
- MultiPlan
- MultiPlan PPO
- Navigate HMO
- Navigate POS
- Open Access Plus
- Options PPO
- Pathway X Bronze Direct CACA IN HIX
- Pathway X Ind Direct Access KY
- PHCS Network PPO
- Preferred PPO
- Sagamore Health Network
- Sagamore Plus
- UnitedHealthCare
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Affiliated Hospitals
Baptist Hospital East
Baptist Hospital East is a hospital located in Louisville, KY. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are above the state average in 2 of 14 procedures. Length of Stay is at the state average in 14 of 14 procedures.
Jewish Hospital
Jewish Hospital is a hospital located in Louisville, KY. This hospital reports jointly with Sts Mary & Elizabeth Hospital. Therefore the ratings and awards apply to multiple hospitals and this specific hospital may not provide all rated services. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the state average i...
Norton Audubon Hospital
Norton Audubon Hospital is a hospital located in Louisville, KY. This hospital reports jointly with Norton Suburban Hospital. Therefore the ratings and awards apply to multiple hospitals and this specific hospital may not provide all rated services. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the state averag...
Norton Hospitals
Norton Hospitals is a hospital located in Louisville, KY. This hospital reports jointly with Norton Audubon Hospital. Therefore the ratings and awards apply to multiple hospitals and this specific hospital may not provide all rated services. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the state average in 3 o...
Norton Suburban Hospital
Norton Suburban Hospital is a hospital located in Louisville, KY. This hospital reports jointly with Norton Audubon Hospital. Therefore the ratings and awards apply to multiple hospitals and this specific hospital may not provide all rated services. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the state averag...
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