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

• Skin Tag Evaluation & Removal
• Dry Eye Disease
• Diplopia
• Diabetes & Hypertension Eye Exams
• Punctal Plug Insertion
• Glaucoma Care
• Glaucoma Detection
• Chalazion (eye Cyst) Excision
• Eye Disease Management
• Yag Laser Surgery, Glaucoma Laser Surgeries
• Lesion Removal
• Comprehenisive Eye Examinations
• Macular Degeneration (amd) Evaluation
• Punctal Irrigation/dilation