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Germaine E. Cheslock, OD

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(Germaine Cheslock, OD)

(652 Ratings)

Specializes in: Optometry (Primary Eye Care) and General Practice

Pacific University College of Optometry

Professional interests include: eye problems

1611 Anne Street NW.
Bemidji, MN 56601

(218) 333-2020

Germaine E. Cheslock, OD is an optometrist in Bemidji, MN specializing in optometry (primary eye care) and general practice. She graduated from Pacific University College of Optometry. Germaine E. Cheslock, OD is affiliated with Sanford Health, Sanford Bemidji Eye Center & Optical and SANFORD HEALTH OF NORTHERN MINNESOTA.

Office Locations

Address:

1611 Anne Street NW.
Bemidji, MN 56601

Some issues Germaine E. Cheslock, OD can help you with:

Eye Problems

Millions of people every year have problems with their eyes. Some of the most common eye problems are refractive disorders, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and cataracts.

Refractive disorders happen when the shape of the eye doesn't let allow someone focus very precisely. They might be myopic (nearsighted), hyperopic (farsighted), or have an astigmatism, which is a focus problem caused by the cornea. Refractive disorders can be corrected by glasses or contacts.

Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in the United States. It happens when fluid pressure builds up within the eye and damages the optic nerve. It is treated with medications and surgery.

Diabetic retinopathy is a common complication of diabetes. The retina is tissue at the back of the eye that is filled with numerous, tiny blood vessels. When diabetes damages these delicate blood vessels, they burst or leak, leading to blind spots and blurred vision. Diabetic retinopathy can be treated with laser therapy and surgery, but often vision cannot be restored.

Macular degeneration is common in older adults. The macula is the central part of the retina and is responsible for crisp center vision. Over time, the cells in the macula begin to die, making central vision blurry. An early symptom of macular degeneration is that straight lines appear wavy.

Cataracts happen when the clear lens in the front of the eye becomes cloudy, making things look blurry or faded. They are extremely common in older people. By age 80, more than half of all Americans will have had a cataract. In early stages, prescription glasses and magnifying lenses can help. As the cataracts get worse, surgery to replace the lens may be the best option.

More than just one of the five senses, the eyes are heavily relied upon to communicate, work, and get around every day. It's important to have regular eye exams for vision stays in good shape for years to come.

doctor visit	132
eye procedures	367

**Gender**
Male	123
Female	226

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	304
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	129
From 75 to 84	106
85 and over	36
Less than 65	78

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	31
Dementia	6
Cancer	6

doctor visit	212
eye procedures	444

**Gender**
Male	159
Female	249

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	319
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	77

**Age**
From 65 to 74	165
From 75 to 84	105
85 and over	50
Less than 65	88

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	39
Dementia	9
Cancer	7

doctor visit	179
eye procedures	455

**Gender**
Male	282
Female	528

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	672
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	114

**Age**
From 65 to 74	322
From 75 to 84	240
85 and over	94
Less than 65	154

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	35
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

doctor visit	172
eye procedures	412

**Gender**
Male	137
Female	231

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	316
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	146
From 75 to 84	100
85 and over	50
Less than 65	72

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	34
Dementia	10
Cancer	5

doctor visit	196
eye procedures	490
ultrasound (sonogram)	12

**Gender**
Male	135
Female	252

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	330
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	46

**Age**
From 65 to 74	162
From 75 to 84	105
85 and over	41
Less than 65	79

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	35
Dementia	7
Cancer	6

doctor visit	160
eye procedures	471

**Gender**
Male	137
Female	238

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	320
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	42

**Age**
From 65 to 74	147
From 75 to 84	107
85 and over	35
Less than 65	86

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	34
Dementia	6
Cancer	5

doctor visit	276
eye procedures	845
ultrasound (sonogram)	11

**Gender**
Male	229
Female	414

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	575
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	44

**Age**
From 65 to 74	290
From 75 to 84	200
85 and over	47
Less than 65	106

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	29
Dementia	5
Cancer	8

doctor visit	185
eye procedures	743

**Gender**
Male	200
Female	341

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	484
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	38

**Age**
From 65 to 74	253
From 75 to 84	165
85 and over	37
Less than 65	86

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	29
Dementia	5
Cancer	9

doctor visit	479
eye procedures	1570
ultrasound (sonogram)	11

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Germaine E. Cheslock, OD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Germaine E. Cheslock, OD treated as an optometrist in Bemidji, MN were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

doctor visit	222
eye procedures	647
ultrasound (sonogram)	11

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Germaine E. Cheslock, OD.

**Gender**
Female	247
Male	140

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	332
Native American / Alaskan Native	36
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	39
75 to 84	112
Less than 65	74
65 to 74	161

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Germaine E. Cheslock, OD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Germaine E. Cheslock, OD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension	45
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	26
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Cancer	5
Dementia	5

Education & Training

Germaine E. Cheslock, OD graduated from Pacific University College of Optometry. She has a state license in Minnesota.

Medical School: Pacific University College of Optometry

Licensed In: Minnesota

Affiliations & Hospitals

Germaine E. Cheslock, OD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Sanford Health

Sanford Bemidji Eye Center & Optical

SANFORD HEALTH OF NORTHERN MINNESOTA

Ratings & Reviews

Germaine E. Cheslock, OD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.72 out of 5 stars based on 652 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Germaine E. Cheslock, OD from all over the web to help you find the right in Bemidji, MN.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Germaine E. Cheslock, OD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$127 Contact Lenses $47	ReSTOR $23	Clear Care $16	$42
Sight Sciences, Inc.	$91 OMNI Surgical System $91
GLAUKOS CORPORATION	$61 ISTENT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM $61
Shire North American Group Inc	$49 XIIDRA $49
TearLab Corp	$23 TearLab Osmolarity System $23
Other	$26 TYRVAYA $14	RESTASIS $12

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$339
Education	$38

Biography

Dr. Germaine Cheslock's areas of specialization are general practice and optometry (primary eye care). Areas of particular interest for Dr. Cheslock include eye problems. Patients gave her an average rating of 4.5 stars (out of 5). Dr. Cheslock is professionally affiliated with Sanford Health. She welcomes new patients at her office in as reported by Yext.

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