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. He has also served as President of the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus. As Western North Carolina’s only physician fellowship trained in both Pediatric Ophthalmology and Neuro-ophthalmology, Dr. Wiggins is a recognized authority in children’s eye disorders and neurological diseases of the visual system. He has been named among the Best Doctors in America by Best Doctors Inc. since 2011, a recognition received by only 5% of doctors in America. Dr. Wiggins and his wife have three children. He enjoys family activities and golf. He has lived in Asheville since 1991.
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Anonymous

04/22/2022

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very positive!

We've always felt that our son has been in good hands with Dr. Wiggins, and his surgery was no exception.

Anonymous

04/22/2022

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It has been great.

Dr. Wiggins has been amazing. His staff is super friendly and helpful. Dr. Wiggins and his staff really seem to care

Austin M.

05/14/2021

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Excellent

Was very informing and caring made me feel very comfortable about having such surgery. Would higly refer him to others.

V. H.

05/14/2021

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pleased

always good

Anonymous

06/11/2021

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Top rate care

Overall great care provided, I always trust what is recommended for my children. Staff is wonderful!

Clyde M.

06/04/2021

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he is very professional

he is a wonderful doctor and very trustworthy

Katelyn B.

04/09/2021

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Positive experience and very nice staff.

Very good.

Briana C.

04/30/2021

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he was excellent!

Hes been excellent with Brice! The staff was friendly and helpful!

Tommy H. P.

04/30/2021

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Excellent knowledge and service

Wait times are very quick, and they always seem interested in how I'm doing. Very satisfied

Laura H.

04/02/2021

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very efficient and down to earth

correct my sons eye that was crossed in, was very happy with the staff and Dr Wiggins and the care they gave my son

Cierra B.

04/23/2021

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did a great job

keep me informed on the surgery

Richard P.

04/16/2021

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highly professional, efficient, considerate; honest setting of expectations

the 4/5 rating on explanations pertains to the fact that this (Strabismus) is a somewhat difficult condition to explain. He explained the basics and the procedures very well.

Mildred M. T.

03/26/2021

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excellent

l had excellent care.

Brittany B.

04/28/2021

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great

awesome

Summer W.

03/26/2021

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Very pleased with the surgery and the delivery of care to Rhett.

Dr. Wiggins has been a blessing to us. He has provided the best of care to Rhett. I am so thankful for an intelligent and kind hearted doctor like Dr. Wiggins. The care from the staff at AEA has been great.

Rebecca ..

04/14/2021

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Really great!

Everything went well with me having concerns of my child's safety (vision wise), overall I felt comfortable and secure with the nurses/assistance along with the doctor.

Brandy J.

04/23/2021

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Dr.wiggins made me believe in miracles again.

I am honestly speechless. i am highly appreciative for everything you have done for me on a short notice as well. thanks to you i cant get back to a normal lifetyle with family. THANK YOU!!!!!

Anonymous

04/30/2021

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as painless as I imagine it can be.

he has been attentive and great with my care in general.

Patricia L.

04/02/2021

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great

was very patient, friendly, polite and ever question i had if asked i would recommend or refer any person to this office and doctor

C. B.

04/23/2021

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Overall outstanding doctor

Really good eye doctor!! Shelby's surgery went great. Her eyes are not wondering she can see straight

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Phone: 828-210-2020

Fax: 828-251-9150

TollFree: 800-531-3937

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Robert Earl Wiggins Jr., MD

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