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Dr. Francis Decroos, MD

Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery* Age 44
Dr. Francis Decroos, MD
4.9 (27 Ratings)
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Dr. Francis Decroos, MD

Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery* Age 44
Hixson, TN
Accepting new patients
18 years of experience
 

Overview

Dr. Francis Decroos, MD works in Hixson, TN as a Vitreoretinal Disease Specialist and has 18 years experience.

They are board certified in Ophthalmology and graduated from Duke University in 2006. Dr. Decroos completed a residency at Duke Eye Center. Dr. Decroos has has worked on more claims relating to Retinal Vascular Occlusion than other providers in the area. At present, Dr. Decroos has received an average rating of 4.9 from patients and has been reviewed 27 times. They are affiliated with Erlanger Baroness Hospital. They are accepting new patients. Dr. Decroos practices at Practice in Hixson, TN and has additional offices in Chattanooga, TN and Rome, GA.

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Insurance Accepted

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  • Amalgamated Clothing & Textile Workers Union WC
  • Superior Health Plan
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Medicare
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Tricare
  • Medicaid
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • United Healthcare

Locations

  1. 1 Southeastern Retina Associates P.c.
    1605 Williams Rd # 201, Hixson, TN 37343
  2. 2 Office
    7268 Jarnigan Rd Ste 300, Chattanooga, TN 37421
  3. 3 Office
    1606 Gunbarrel Rd Ste 101, Chattanooga, TN 37421
  4. 4 Chiropractic Center of Rome PC
    210 Redmond Rd Nw, Rome, GA 30165

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4.9
Based on 27 Reviews
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4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (1)
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1 Star (0)

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Specialties*
Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Duke University
    2006
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Christiana Care Health System
    2007
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Duke Eye Center
    2010
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Duke Reading Center Research Fellowship
    2011
Fellowship Hospital

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Francis Decroos, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

Dr. Decroos accepts Aetna, Amalgamated Clothing & Textile Workers Union and Ambetter as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Decroos accepts here.

Dr. Decroos frequently sees patients for Retinal Vascular Occlusion.

Dr. Decroos has a star rating of 4.9/5 and has been reviewed 27 times.

Dr. Decroos is board certified in Ophthalmology.

Dr. Decroos has been practicing as a Vitreoretinal Disease Specialist for 18 years.

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Hospital Affiliations

  • Erlanger Baroness Hospital

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