Stephen M. Hypes
Advanced in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)

Dr. Stephen M. Hypes

Ophthalmology
Prisma Health
Palmetto Retina Center–West Columbia
124 Sunset Court, 
West Columbia, SC 
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Advanced in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
Prisma Health
Palmetto Retina Center–West Columbia
124 Sunset Court, 
West Columbia, SC 
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Overview

Stephen Hypes is an Ophthalmologist in West Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Hypes is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Detachment, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Trabeculectomy. Dr. Hypes is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 1 article in the study of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

Graduate Institution
West Virginia School Of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency
Michigan State University/Beaumont Health
Specialties
Ophthalmology
Licenses
Ophthalmology in SC
Board Certifications
American Osteopathic Board Of Ophthalmology & Otolaryngology
Fellowships
Ochsner Clinic Foundation/Ochsner Medical Center
Hospital Affiliations
Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown
Lexington Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

Insurance

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Absolute Total Care South Carolina
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
EmblemHealth
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Health First
  • HMO
  • POS
Humana
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  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
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  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
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Medicaid
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  • STATE MEDICAID
TeamCare
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UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
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Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Palmetto Retina Center–West Columbia
124 Sunset Court, West Columbia, SC 29169
Call: 803-931-0077
Other Locations
Palmetto Retina Center–Columbia
2611 Forest Drive, Suite 110, Columbia, SC 29204
Call: 803-931-0077
Palmetto Retina Center–Sumter
645 West Wesmark Boulevard, Sumter, SC 29150
Call: 803-931-0077

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


6 Total Publications

Pediatric Central Retinal Artery Occlusion in a Patient With Elevated Lipoprotein (A) and Factor VIII Levels.
Pediatric Central Retinal Artery Occlusion in a Patient With Elevated Lipoprotein (A) and Factor VIII Levels.
Journal: Cureus
Published: December 21, 2024
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Areas of Expertise

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      • Advanced
      • Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
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      • Diabetic Retinopathy
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      • Endophthalmitis
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      • Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
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        Advanced
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      • Retinal Detachment
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      • Cataract
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      • Coats Disease
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      • Familial Exudative Vitreoretinopathy
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      • Punctate Inner Choroidopathy
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      • Retinal Artery Occlusion
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