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Dr. Igor Westra, MD
Ophthalmology* Age 70
Dr. Igor Westra, MD
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Dr. Igor Westra, MD

Dr. Igor Westra, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 70
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Wilmington, NC
Accepting new patients
39 years of experience
 

Clinical Overview

Dr. Igor Westra, MD works in Wilmington, NC as an Ophthalmologist and has 39 years experience.

Dr. Westra is board certified in Ophthalmology and graduated from Dartmouth University Geisel School of Medicine in 1987. Dr. Westra completed a residency at University Alberta Hospital. Dr. Westra has worked on more claims relating to Retinal Hemorrhage, Diabetic Retinopathy, Benign Neoplasm of Choroid, Visual Field Defects, Eye Cancer, Benign Neoplasm of Eye, Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Blepharitis, Vitreous Hemorrhage, Disorder of Choroid, Retinal Neovascularization, Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear and Eye Pain than other providers in the area. Dr. Westra is affiliated with Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center and Onslow Memorial Hospital. Dr. Westra is accepting new patients. Dr. Westra also speaks Dutch.

Insurance & Payment Information

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  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
  • Fallon Community Health Plan
  • Medicare
  • Amalgamated Clothing & Textile Workers Union WC
  • CoreSource
  • Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP)
  • HealthSmart
  • MedCost
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Humana
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Commercial Insurance Company
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • POMCO Group
  • Cigna
  • Coventry Health Care
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Aetna
  • American Republic

Office Locations

  1. 1 Retina of Coastal Carolina PLLC
    1801 New Hanover Medical Park Dr, Wilmington, NC 28403
  2. 2 Specialty Eye Care of the Carolinas PC
    15 Medical Center Dr, Supply, NC 28462

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Medical Expertise & Background

Languages Spoken
Dutch
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Specialties*
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Common Patient Questions

Dr. Igor Westra, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

Dr. Westra accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Fallon Community Health Plan, Amalgamated Clothing & Textile Workers Union, CoreSource, Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP), HealthSmart, MedCost, CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield, Humana, Anthem, Commercial Insurance Company, Curative, Blue Cross Blue Shield, First Health, POMCO Group, Cigna, Coventry Health Care, MultiPlan, Aetna and American Republic as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Westra accepts here.

Dr. Westra frequently sees patients for Retinal Hemorrhage, Diabetic Retinopathy, Benign Neoplasm of Choroid, Visual Field Defects, Eye Cancer, Benign Neoplasm of Eye, Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Blepharitis, Vitreous Hemorrhage, Disorder of Choroid, Retinal Neovascularization, Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear and Eye Pain.

Yes, Dr. Westra speaks Dutch. See Dr. Westra's profile on MedicalNewsToday for more information.

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Dr. Westra is board certified in Ophthalmology.

Dr. Westra has been practicing as an Ophthalmologist for 39 years.

Education & Credentials
Medical Education
  • Dartmouth University Geisel School of Medicine
    1987
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship
  • Jackson Memorial Hospital
    1988
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • University Alberta Hospital
    1991
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • Casey Eye Inst-U Oreg/Hlth Scis University
    1993
Fellowship Hospital
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