Walter A. Sams
Experienced in Chalazion

Dr. Walter A. Sams

Ophthalmology
Piedmont Healthcare
Athens Eye Doctors And Surgeons LLC - Athens
105 Trinity Place, 
Athens, GA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Experienced in Chalazion
Piedmont Healthcare
Athens Eye Doctors And Surgeons LLC - Athens
105 Trinity Place, 
Athens, GA 
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Overview

Walter Sams is an Ophthalmologist in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Sams is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chalazion. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and X-Linked Infantile Nystagmus. Dr. Sams is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution
Medical College Of Georgia, 2004
Residency
University of Virginia, Opthalmology, 2008
Specialties
Ophthalmology
Licenses
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in VA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Ophthalmology
Hospital Affiliations
Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Aetna
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Alliant Health
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  • PPO
Ambetter
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Anthem
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareSource
  • HMO
Cigna
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Friday Health

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Health Care Services Corporation
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  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Kaiser
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
Kaiser Permanente
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
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Medicaid
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  • STATE MEDICAID
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
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  • 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

Athens Eye Doctors and Surgeons LLC - Athens
105 Trinity Place, Athens, GA 30607
Call: 706-549-9993
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    • Cataract
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    • Glaucoma
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