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Dr. James Linder, MD

Dr. James Linder, MD

Ophthalmology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. James Linder, MD is an ophthalmologist in Memphis, TN and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Tennessee College of Medicine in 1992. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union City and Baptist Memorial Hospital Carroll County. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 22 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (22 reviews)

Practice

6258 Poplar Ave Memphis, TN 38119
Telehealth available
(901) 680-1990

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Linder specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Linder's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Linder

4.5
22 ratings, 14 with a written review
5 star
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4 star
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3 star
9%
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2 star
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1 star
9%
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Dr. Linder is wonderful! He was very informative, answered all my questions and spent a great deal of time with me. He personally called me after my surgery to check on me. I would recommend him 100%.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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D. Hollar – Mar 28, 2025
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I still have droopy eye lids.
I had blephoplasty last year due to drooping eyelids. My peripheral vision was affected by my lids. A year later, and I still don't see very much difference. I can say I'm disappointed. Granted, I can see better but I look frog-eyed now.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
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Feb 06, 2025
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Great doctor. Understanding, respectful and did just what I ask for in the surgery. Made me feel confident in him right from the get go. He even personally called me after surgery to check on me. I would recommend Dr. Linder with confidence and without reservation.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Judie Young – Aug 26, 2022
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Dr Linder was highly proficient and did a beautiful job excising scar tissue that has formed on my eyelid. He explained all that would be involved and did not waste time in creating a perfect result. I waited a a new patient for my appointment and do not regret it at all. He came highly recommended by others in his field and I got exactly what I was hoping for! Excellence!!!!
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Wendy Thomas – Apr 02, 2022
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After more than a year and a half of mucus secretion from my right eye and try a different doctor visits and numerous antibiotic eye drops Betadine eye wash tear duct irrigation and tear duct rerouting thank God Dr Linder found and corrected my problem
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Rosa Lawson – Jan 07, 2021
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Dr Linder and his staff are the best! Marla at the front desk keeps everything running smoothly. She is great! I would recommend Dr. Linder for any procedure you are considering.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Robert Medlin – Jun 20, 2020
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Dr. Linder was very efficient and explained the procedure very well.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Maurice Walker – Dec 13, 2019
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Two years ago another Doctor made a “no surgical facial filler” under my eyes. He used my own body fat, and the results (three moths later) was a bag fat under my eyes. I was looking tired all the time. Two moths ago I decided schedule an appointment with Dr. Linder, and I’m so glad to decided make my blepharoplasty with him. As always thankful to Dr.Linder for his passion in what he does, for his commitment to working so tirelessly to help make dreams come true. CK.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Claudia Frigi in Collierville , TN – Oct 20, 2018
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Dr Linder did tear through injections and my eyes look worse than before. His response was “it doesn’t look bad”. He overfilled with filler under right eye and suggested that I put heat on it to break it down or pay more to inject something to break it down. So upset!!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Memphis – Feb 23, 2018
Tear trough injections can be challenging... Read More
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Dr. Lender is very thorough I feel confident with his diagnoses & care. I wouldn't go anywhere else. Always a warm smile no matter how busy. Thank you for your personal care.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Pamela Orr in Germantown Tennessee – Aug 25, 2017
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seeing my dermatologist that was uneasy about removing a cyst so close to my eye. He recommended Dr. Linder. I just popped in and they squeezed me in and removed it. It was much more extensive than I thought. Dr. Linder was so nice..his staff was great!! I'm so happy that it's gone and I will definitely go to him for any eye issues. They prepared me for this and that..and when I left, it was amazing!! I just was going in to see if they could do it and an hour later it was gone!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Ashley Rude in Collierville, TN – May 13, 2017
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I waited far too long (over an hour) to be seen by the doctor, then he hurriedly performed a procedure and threw some eye drops at me to "see if that makes a difference" with instructions to "come back in a month". Not the solutions I was looking for. He seemed very preoccupied and didn't ask questions or seem interested at all in my situation. Ran out the door as quickly as he came in.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Memphis, TN – Apr 07, 2017
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Dr. Linder performed droopy eyelid surgery on me an outstanding job. Would highly recommend him.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
14 others found this helpful
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Edie Heffernan in Memphis, TN – May 23, 2016
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Dr. Linder has created tear ducts in both of my eyes. Explains everything. And one actually stopped up again over a year later. He created a new one and had to scrape more bone and scar tissue. I still had very little bruising and swelling Keeping ice on it. Dr. Linder is a very nice doctor, easy to talk to. He calls back himself to check on you and doesnt mind answering questions. I have shown many people where he had incisions on my nose and they all say u can't see them. He is the best!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
6 others found this helpful
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Kerry in Parsons, TN – May 04, 2016
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  • Ophthalmology

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  • Henry Ford Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 1997

  • Medical College Of Wisconsin|medical College Of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals

    Residency Hospital, 1996

  • Methodist Healthcare Memphis Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1993

  • University Of Tennessee College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1992
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
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Ophthalmology
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Locations

Practice

Office6258 Poplar Ave Memphis, TN 38119
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • West Tennessee Healthcare Milan Hospital

    4039 Highland St
    Milan, TN 38358
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    93%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    11% higher than the national average

    90%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    8% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union City

    1201 Bishop St
    Union City, TN 38261
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    83%
    Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

    16% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Methodist University Hospital

    1265 Union Ave
    Memphis, TN 38104
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    81%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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