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Dr. John D. Dugan Jr., MD

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Specializes in: General Ophthalmology

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Professional interests include: eye problems, cataract surgery, LASIK, and more.

1140 White Horse Road
Voorhees, NJ 08043

(856) 784-3366

Dr. John D. Dugan Jr., MD is an ophthalmologist in Voorhees, NJ specializing in general ophthalmology. He graduated from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. John D. Dugan Jr., MD is affiliated with Jefferson Health, Wills Eye Hospital, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, EYE PHYSICIANS PC and WILLS EYE OPHTHALMOLOGY CLINIC, INC.

Office Locations

Address:

1140 White Horse Road
Voorhees, NJ 08043

Address:

3340 S. Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19145

Address:

408 Route 70 East
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034

Address:

840 Walnut Street Suite 1230
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Some issues Dr. John D. Dugan Jr., 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.

LASIK

LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) is a surgical procedure that improves vision by permanently correcting refractive vision errors. Refractive vision errors are sight problems (such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism) that typically require patients to wear contact lenses or glasses. Nearsightedness (myopia) causes blurred vision at a distance, while farsightedness (hyperopia) makes objects that are up close appear blurry. Astigmatism results in blurred vision at both near and far distances. Each eye is either nearsighted or farsighted, and can additionally have astigmatism. These refractive vision errors develop from imperfections in the curvature of the eye, which LASIK fixes through the use of a laser. The laser changes the shape of the eye by cutting away tissue from the cornea (clear outer layer of the eye).

LASIK is generally considered an elective procedure (not medically necessary) since patients can wear glasses or contact lenses instead of undergoing LASIK. Nevertheless, many people still elect to undergo LASIK to have better vision without having to wear corrective lenses. Certain professionals, such as pilots, military members, firefighters, and athletes, might particularly benefit from LASIK.

Ophthalmologists (eye doctors) evaluate patients before surgery, measuring the cornea and checking for any eye irregularities that would disqualify patients from LASIK. A special eye scanner is used to create a map of the cornea. This map guides the surgeon in developing an individualized LASIK treatment plan. Once approved for LASIK, contact-wearers are advised to switch to glasses for the three weeks leading up to their surgery.

LASIK is a brief procedure, lasting for about half an hour, depending on the state of a patient's eyes and the corneal reshaping required. Patients lie down on a reclining chair and have numbing eye drops applied to one or both eyes to eliminate pain and discomfort during the procedure. While the eyes are held open by a device, the eye surgeon raises a fixation light where patients direct their eyes. The surgeon uses a femtosecond laser to cut a precise circular incision in the cornea's surface. The surgeon then manually folds back the corneal flap to access the stroma (inner cornea).

An excimer laser is then used to remove certain amounts of corneal tissue. For patients with farsightedness, the laser cuts tissue on the outer regions of the cornea, making the central cornea more prominent. For patients with nearsightedness, the opposite is done; central corneal tissue is removed while the outer tissue is left alone, flattening the eye. In patients with astigmatism, the laser is used to even out the surface of the corneal tissue, making the eye more spherical. When the lasering process is complete, the ophthalmologist folds the corneal flap to its regular position. The flap quickly begins to heal and naturally reattach itself to the eye.

LASIK patients need someone to drive them home from the procedure and cannot drive for the following 24 hours. Recovery from LASIK lasts about five days. Patients typically notice improved vision within a day or two of surgery. Prescription eye drops are given to patients to alleviate discomfort and promote eye healing. During this recovery time, patients must be incredibly careful not to touch or rub their eyes. Ophthalmologists often instruct patients to wear protective glasses during the day and night to prevent potential damage from eye rubbing.

LASIK can improve the experience of certain activities such as swimming or reading, and in some cases, LASIK can be a life-changing procedure for those with severe refractive vision errors. LASIK may also save patients money by eliminating the recurring need for updated corrective lenses.

In The News

“Curious, we reached out to Dr. John Dugan, a refractive surgeon for WillsEye Hospital, for an answer.”—"Can you really go blind by staring at the sun?", Philly Voice, August 2017

capsulotomy	45
eye procedures	2237
laser treatment	45

**Gender**
Male	410
Female	672

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	977
Black	63
Hispanic	0
Asian	21
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	483
From 75 to 84	398
85 and over	175
Less than 65	26

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	32
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

capsulotomy	52
eye procedures	2143
lab tests	31
laser treatment	52

**Gender**
Male	387
Female	663

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	968
Black	46
Hispanic	0
Asian	20
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	453
From 75 to 84	396
85 and over	173
Less than 65	28

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	33
Dementia	5
Cancer	11

capsulotomy	59
eye procedures	2208
lab tests	23
laser treatment	59
ultrasound (sonogram)	12

**Gender**
Male	848
Female	1382

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2052
Black	92
Hispanic	0
Asian	42
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	918
From 75 to 84	870
85 and over	390
Less than 65	52

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	31
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

capsulotomy	63
eye procedures	2262
laser treatment	63
ultrasound (sonogram)	11

**Gender**
Male	429
Female	724

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1040
Black	59
Hispanic	0
Asian	27
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	474
From 75 to 84	475
85 and over	182
Less than 65	22

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	31
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

capsulotomy	49
eye procedures	2163
laser treatment	49
ultrasound (sonogram)	10

**Gender**
Male	432
Female	678

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	983
Black	66
Hispanic	18
Asian	31
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	453
From 75 to 84	469
85 and over	168
Less than 65	20

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	31
Dementia	7
Cancer	15

capsulotomy	44
eye procedures	1989
laser treatment	44
ultrasound (sonogram)	11

**Gender**
Male	390
Female	627

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	896
Black	47
Hispanic	27
Asian	30
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	404
From 75 to 84	443
85 and over	155
Less than 65	15

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	30
Dementia	8
Cancer	14

capsulotomy	44
eye procedures	1873
laser treatment	44
ultrasound (sonogram)	20

**Gender**
Male	345
Female	550

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	805
Black	41
Hispanic	14
Asian	17
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	352
From 75 to 84	392
85 and over	135
Less than 65	16

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	28
Dementia	7
Cancer	14

eye procedures	1584

**Gender**
Male	325
Female	530

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	758
Black	36
Hispanic	18
Asian	26
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	329
From 75 to 84	385
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	27
Dementia	6
Cancer	13

capsulotomy	86
eye procedures	3530
laser treatment	86
ultrasound (sonogram)	17

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John D. Dugan Jr., MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. John D. Dugan Jr., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Voorhees, NJ were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and lab tests.

capsulotomy	55
eye procedures	2223
lab tests	27
laser treatment	55
ultrasound (sonogram)	13

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John D. Dugan Jr., MD.

**Gender**
Female	582
Male	356

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	45
Asian / Pacific Islander	21
Non-Hispanic White	847
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	7
Other	6

**Age**
85 and over	137
75 to 84	382
Less than 65	17
65 to 74	386

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John D. Dugan Jr., MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. John D. Dugan Jr., MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	9
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	24
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Cancer	10
Dementia	5

Education & Training

Dr. John D. Dugan Jr., MD graduated from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He completed residency at Wills Eye Institute. He is certified by the Ophthalmology and has a state license in New Jersey.

Medical School: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Residency: Wills Eye Institute

Board Certification: Ophthalmology

Licensed In: New Jersey

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. John D. Dugan Jr., MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Jefferson Health

Wills Eye Hospital

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

EYE PHYSICIANS PC

WILLS EYE OPHTHALMOLOGY CLINIC, INC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. John D. Dugan Jr., MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna, Geisinger Health Plan, Keystone Health Plan East, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna Medicare, CIGNA Commercial, Humana, Keystone 65 HMO and Medicare FFS.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. John D. Dugan Jr., MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Aetna

Geisinger Health Plan

Keystone Health Plan East

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield

Aetna Medicare

CIGNA Commercial

Humana

Keystone 65 HMO

Medicare FFS

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. John D. Dugan Jr., MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Abbott Laboratories	$743 Optics $440	Healon Viscoelastics $155	Medical Optics $147
TissueTech, Inc.	$696 AmnioGuard $575	AmnioGraft $121
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$570 CataractEquipment $274	ORA $202	Cataract Equipment $36	AcrySof $24	ACTIVEFOCUS $19	Other $15
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.	$396 Kahook Dual Blade $247	AHMED GLAUCOMA VALVE $148
TearLab Corp	$344 TearLab Osmolarity System $344
Other	$887 ORA $128	TYRVAYA $117	CLAREON $109	VICTUS $102	LENSAR LASER SYSTEM $57	Other $374

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$3,606
Entertainment	$30

Biography

Dr. John Dugan is a specialist in general ophthalmology. Dr. Dugan attended medical school at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. His training includes a residency program at Wills Eye Institute. His areas of expertise consist of LASIK, cataract surgery, and comprehensive ophthalmology. He can take Blue California, Aetna, Geisinger Health Plan, and more. Dr. Dugan is affiliated with Wills Eye Hospital and Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. According to Jefferson Health, new patients are welcome to contact his office in Voorhees, NJ.