Best Ophthalmologists and Eye Surgeons in Asheville, NC

Alexander Walters MD, is a comprehensive ophthalmologist who specializes in medical and surgical care of the eye. He treats a wide variety of eye conditions including cataracts, glaucoma, and macular degeneration. His special areas of interest include advanced cataract surgery with multi-focal and astigmatism correcting intraocular lens implants to help decrease dependence on glasses, as well as custom minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS), and treatment of dry eyes. Dr Walters grew up in Hayesville, NC, and graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Dr Macaluso specializes in laser vision correction surgery, cataract surgery, corneal diseases and corneal transplants. He graduated from California State University, Fullerton and University of California, San Diego Medical School. He served his internship at Mercy Hospital, followed by his residency in ophthalmology for four years at The Casey Eye Institute. He completed a fellowship in Refractive Surgery, Corneal and External Diseases and Corneal Transplants at The Moran Eye Center, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah where he was awarded the prestigious Heed Fellowship. Dr Macaluso is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at the Casey Eye Institute, Portland Oregon, where he served as a faculty member from 2001-2004.

Dr. Jeffrey Goldstein, MD is a Doctor primarily located in Asheville, NC. He has 25 years of experience. His specialties include Pediatric Ophthalmology.

Dr Wiggins specializes in comprehensive ophthalmology, pediatric ophthalmology, and neuro-ophthalmology and serves as the physician administrator for Asheville Eye Associates. Following his fellowship training in pediatric ophthalmology and neuro-ophthalmology, Dr Wiggins served for one year as Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatric Ophthalmology at King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital and since 1991 has practiced at Asheville Eye Associates. He currently serves on the Board of Trustees of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the Board of the American Association of Ophthalmic Executives, and the Board of the Ophthalmic Mutual Insurance Company.

Dr Jordan Masters is a cornea specialist who enjoys using his expertise to positively impact the lives of those he cares for. Dr Masters knows firsthand the impact that it makes on an individual when he restores their sight and improves their quality of life. He describes ophthalmology as an awesome privilege and could not imagine practicing in any other capacity. Dr Masters is a fellowship trained cornea specialist skilled to operate and treat conditions related to the front part of the eye.