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Board Certification, Specialty and Expertise

Dr. Joseph Chacko identified specializing in OphthalmologyOphthalmology
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor, and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses. No Sub Specialty.. He obtained board certification from the member board for Ophthalmology.

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Insurance Accepted

Dr. Joseph Chacko accepts the following plan for Great-West Healthcare at UAMS Medical Center:

• Arkansas Network

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Hospital Affiliations

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Dr. Chacko is affiliated with 3 hospitals:

Arkansas Heart Hospital
1701 S Shackleford Rd
Little Rock, AR

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Education

Dr. Chacko attended medical school at Drexel University College of Medicine and graduated in 1991 having 21 years experience. Additional Ophthalmology training was conducted at Medical College of Georgia Hospitals and Clinics.

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• J Chacko

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