Dr. John Gooch
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1050 Old Camp Rd
The Villages, FL, United States
32162
Dr. John Gooch's Credentials
Accepting New Patients
Yes, this doctor is accepting new patients
Biography
Dr. Gooch served 28 years in the US Air Force and held several esteemed roles including Chief, Aerospace Ophthalmology at the US Air Force Aeromedical Consultation Service from October 2006 to February 2014. He was Chief Consultant to the US Air Force Surgeon General for Aerospace Ophthalmology, and a Chief Flight Surgeon with over 1,000 total military flying hours in both fighter and transport aircraft. He retired from active duty in February 2014 at the rank of Colonel. With over 20 years in practice, Dr. Gooch brings a wealth of experience to St. Luke's at The Villages. He was personally selected by Dr. Kimberly Ireland and Dr. Pit Gills to join the practice. Dr. Gooch sees patients seeking treatment of cataracts, glaucoma, retinal conditions, cornea diseases as well as other eye concerns, eye glasses prescriptions and wellness exams.
Languages
- Spanish
Education
- University of Louisville Sch of Med, Louisville Ky (Grad. 1992)
Areas of Expertise
- Diabetes & Hypertension Eye Exams
- Skin Tag Evaluation & Removal
- Chalazion (eye Cyst) Excision
- Diplopia
- Eye Disease Management
- Punctal Plug Insertion
- Glaucoma Detection
- Dry Eye Disease
- Glaucoma Care
- Lesion Removal
- Yag Laser Surgery, Glaucoma Laser Surgeries
- Comprehenisive Eye Examinations
- Punctal Irrigation/dilation
- Macular Degeneration (amd) Evaluation
Insurance accepted by this Doctor
- BCBS Florida
- Cigna Open Access
- Cigna PPO
- Cigna Open Access Plus
- Coventry Health Care
- Humana Veterans
- RR Medicare
- MultiPlan PPO
- UnitedHealthcare PPO
- UnitedHealthcare POS
After see dr Gooch and cataracts surgery eyes are puffy eyes are red vision has deteriorated and he has no answer……. I would suggest going to someone else and for sure not to st Luke’s………
Submitted Jan. 9, 2024