Advanced in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)

Dr. Zachary Balest

Ophthalmology
Emory health
Gainesville Eye Associates
2061 Beverly Road, 
Gainesville, GA 
12 Years of Experience

Advanced in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
Emory health
Gainesville Eye Associates
2061 Beverly Road, 
Gainesville, GA 
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Overview

Zachary Balest is an Ophthalmologist in Gainesville, Georgia. Dr. Balest has been practicing medicine for over 12 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Meibomianitis.

Graduate Institution
Medical College Of Georgia, 2014.0
Residency
Emory University School of Medicine
Specialties
Ophthalmology
Licenses
Ophthalmology in GA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Ophthalmology, 2019
Hospital Affiliations
Stephens County Hospital
Erlanger Murphy Medical Center
Mountain Lakes Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Gainesville Eye Associates
2061 Beverly Road, Gainesville, GA 30501
Call: 770-532-4444
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    • Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
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    • Choroid Plexus Carcinoma
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    • Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD)
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