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  • Ophthalmology
  • Accepting new patients
  • 56 years of experience
  • Murphy Watson Burr Eye Center 5202 Faraon St, St. Joseph, MO 64506
  • (816) 233-2020

Brief Intro

James A. Murphy, M.D. is a board certified eye surgeon who retired from cataract surgery in 2013 and now sees patients on a part-time basis in the St. Joseph Office. Dr. Murphy received his undergraduate and medical degrees from Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. His internship was performed at Milwaukee County General Hospital and his residency at St. Louis University Hospitals in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Murphy is a fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Murphy has been in private group practice since 1974.

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Education Background

RESIDENCY

St Louis University Hospital

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Creighton University School Of Medicine - 1969

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Location & Hours

  • Murphy Watson Burr Eye Center
  • 5202 Faraon St, St. Joseph, MO 64506
  • Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Tue:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Fri:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Sat:Closed
    Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

  • Ophthalmology

Conditions Addressed

  • Cataract
  • Glaucoma

Procedures Performed

  • Lasik Surgery

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City
  • Medicare
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  • Children's Hospital 10
  • Urology 30
  • Psychiatry 38
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  • Rehabilitation 29
  • Obsterics & Gynecology 6
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