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Jhaleil Phillips, O.D.

Dr. jhaleil Phillips

Dr. Jhaleil Phillips is an accomplished optometrist at St. Johns Eye Associates. He specializes in diagnostic eye exams, ocular disease management, cataract surgery co-management, dry eye management, and contact lens fittings.

Education & Experience


Dr. Phillips completed undergrad at the University of Georgia before continuing his education at the Southern College of Optometry, where he served as Vice President of the Georgia Optometric Student Association and participated in Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity, providing free and cost-reduced eye care to underserved patients in Mexico and Belize. He then completed his residency at Gainesville Eye Associates, focusing on ocular diseases. Today, he is a skilled optometrist and active member of his field, and he strives to make a difference in his patients’ lives.

Awards & Recognition


  • Member American Optometric Association
  • Member Florida Optometric Association
  • Member Northeast Florida Optometric Society
  • Member Georgia Optometric Association

Services & Specialties


  • Comprehensive Eye Exams
  • Eye Disease Management
  • Dry Eye Management
  • Cataract Surgery Co-Management
  • Contact Lens Fittings

Get to Know Dr. Phillips


Dr. Phillips is committed to personalized patient care, providing management, treatment, and diagnosis of eye conditions such as dry eye, cataracts, glaucoma, and macular degeneration. He’s also trained in specialty contact lens fittings for patients with keratoconus or corneal disease. Dr. Phillips loves to get to know new patients, grow his relationships with existing patients, and provide an exceptional experience to everyone he sees.

Locations Where Dr. Phillips Practices


Schedule Dr. Phillips Today and Take Your First Step Towards True Clarity

Dr. Phillips is pleased to offer personalized care and a wide range of eye care services to patients in St. Johns County. He’s committed to not just meeting your expectations, but exceeding them!

Testimonials

“Dr. Phillips is my new favorite Optometrist! Very polite, caring and professional. Highly recommend trusting your eye sight to this accomplished Doctor!!”

Kathy Burns

“Dr. Phillips is wonderful. He is easy to communicate with and put my daughter and I at ease. He is fantastic with kids and adults alike. Roxy in optical is equally wonderful. She helped me figure out exactly what I wanted when I had no idea where to start. Tons of bonus points for their COVID safety, it was a busy office with common sense health and safety protocols that made me feel safe bringing in my child.”

Andrea DeGeorge

“I have been to eye doctor visits all my life and I have never had a better all-around experience than with St. Johns Eye Associates. Their doctors and clinical staff are outstanding and the staff is helpful, friendly, and knowledgeable. I have seen Dr. Phillips over my past two visits and he has been amazing. He is easy to talk with and very professional. Thank you, SJEA!”

Brian Iannucci