Dr. Tweeten graduated from Colorado State University undergraduate and the University of Colorado Medical School with honors. He then followed this with a residency in ophthalmology at the University of Utah and a fellowship in medical retina. He is an adjunct professor at the University of Washington and the University of Utah. He trains medical students, residents and fellows. Dr. Tweeten has performed over 10,000 cataract surgeries with implants and thousands of lasers for glaucoma and diabetes. He does perform general ophthalmic exams but subspecialty interests lies in surgery. Dr. Tweeten is a member of the Idaho Ophthalmology Society, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons and the American Ophthalmology Society. Aside from work, Dr. Tweeten and his wife, Jan, enjoy spending time with their children and grandchildren. Recreational interests include skiing, fly fishing and golf.
Dr. James Paul Tweeten, MD
- Ophthalmology
- 40 years of experience
- Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center 1055 N Curtis Rd, Boise, ID 83706
- (208) 367-2121
Brief Intro
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Education Background
RESIDENCY
University Of Utah Health Care
MEDICAL SCHOOL
University Of Colorado School Of Medicine - 1985
Languages Spoken
- English
- Spanish
Location & Hours
- Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center
- 1055 N Curtis Rd, Boise, ID 83706
Specialties Treated
- Ophthalmology
Conditions Addressed
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Detachment
- Keratitis
- Glaucoma
- Macular Degeneration
- Cataract
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Procedures Performed
- Lasik Surgery
- Ophthalmological Exam
Insurance Accepted
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- AARP
- Molina Healthcare
- Cigna
- GEHA
- SelectHealth
- CHAMPVA
- Optum Health
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