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Dr. Janet Ann Betchkal, MD

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Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease)

Rush Medical College

Professional interests include: eye problems

3 Shircliff Way #134
Jacksonville, FL 32204

(904) 384-3500

Dr. Janet Ann Betchkal, MD is an ophthalmologist in Jacksonville, FL specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease). She graduated from Rush Medical College. Dr. Janet Ann Betchkal, MD is affiliated with Ascension and Ascension St. Vincent's Riverside Hospital.

Office Locations

Address:

3 Shircliff Way #134
Jacksonville, FL 32204

Some issues Dr. Janet Ann Betchkal, MD 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	42
eye procedures	5208
laser treatment	188
tonometry	49
ultrasound (sonogram)	33

**Gender**
Male	370
Female	527

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	673
Black	170
Hispanic	23
Asian	20
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	363
From 75 to 84	308
85 and over	192
Less than 65	34

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	31
Dementia	10
Cancer	13

doctor visit	53
eye procedures	5340
laser treatment	255
tonometry	98
ultrasound (sonogram)	25

**Gender**
Male	368
Female	529

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	667
Black	173
Hispanic	20
Asian	22
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	390
From 75 to 84	299
85 and over	172
Less than 65	36

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	33
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

doctor visit	47
eye procedures	5196
injections	65
laser treatment	296
tonometry	117
ultrasound (sonogram)	41

**Gender**
Male	674
Female	984

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1246
Black	304
Hispanic	38
Asian	40
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	704
From 75 to 84	570
85 and over	336
Less than 65	48

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	32
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

doctor visit	35
eye procedures	4961
injections	67
laser treatment	241
tonometry	114
ultrasound (sonogram)	27

**Gender**
Male	317
Female	464

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	586
Black	141
Hispanic	18
Asian	20
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	340
From 75 to 84	267
85 and over	150
Less than 65	24

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	32
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

doctor visit	51
eye procedures	4837
laser treatment	183
tonometry	113
ultrasound (sonogram)	52

**Gender**
Male	316
Female	451

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	584
Black	131
Hispanic	18
Asian	17
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	328
From 75 to 84	277
85 and over	137
Less than 65	25

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	32
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

doctor visit	55
eye procedures	5065
injections	47
laser treatment	223
tonometry	116
ultrasound (sonogram)	55

**Gender**
Male	313
Female	448

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	565
Black	138
Hispanic	19
Asian	22
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	326
From 75 to 84	282
85 and over	129
Less than 65	24

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	31
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

doctor visit	52
eye procedures	5065
laser treatment	162
tonometry	121
ultrasound (sonogram)	50

**Gender**
Male	311
Female	444

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	548
Black	149
Hispanic	18
Asian	21
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	310
From 75 to 84	286
85 and over	133
Less than 65	26

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	34
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

doctor visit	277
eye procedures	4146
injections	79
laser treatment	171
tonometry	66
ultrasound (sonogram)	44

**Gender**
Male	272
Female	390

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	476
Black	133
Hispanic	0
Asian	17
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	277
From 75 to 84	253
85 and over	110
Less than 65	22

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	32
Dementia	8
Cancer	15

doctor visit	197
eye procedures	7670
injections	60
laser treatment	252
tonometry	79
ultrasound (sonogram)	52

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Janet Ann Betchkal, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Janet Ann Betchkal, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Jacksonville, FL were eye procedures, laser treatment, tonometry and injections.

doctor visit	90
eye procedures	5278
injections	63
laser treatment	219
tonometry	97
ultrasound (sonogram)	42

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Janet Ann Betchkal, MD.

**Gender**
Male	294
Female	423

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	133
Asian / Pacific Islander	17
Non-Hispanic White	534
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	15
Other	3

**Age**
75 to 84	254
85 and over	135
Less than 65	23
65 to 74	303

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Janet Ann Betchkal, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Janet Ann Betchkal, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	25
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Cancer	9
Dementia	6

Education & Training

Dr. Janet Ann Betchkal, MD graduated from Rush Medical College. She completed residency at Northwestern University Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the The American Board of Ophthalmology and has a state license in Florida.

Medical School: Rush Medical College

Residency: Northwestern University Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: The American Board of Ophthalmology

Licensed In: Florida

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Janet Ann Betchkal, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Ascension

Ascension St. Vincent's Riverside Hospital

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Janet Ann Betchkal, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Allergan Inc.	$1,422 LUMIGAN $157	RESTASIS $77	COMBIGAN $24	$1,164
Allergan, Inc.	$165 DURYSTA $125	LUMIGAN $40
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.	$129 Kahook Dual Blade $129
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$76 Travatan Z $21	$55
Shire North American Group Inc	$75 XIIDRA $75
Other	$126 VYZULTA $58	$68

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$885
Consulting Fee	$810
Education	$254
Gift	$45

Biography

Dr. Janet Betchkal specializes in ophthalmology (eye disease). She graduated from Rush Medical College. In Dr. Betchkal's practice, she is particularly interested in eye problems. She is affiliated with Ascension.