Advanced in Geographic Atrophy
Advanced in Geographic Atrophy
Gainesville Eye Associates
2061 Beverly Road, 
Gainesville, GA 

Overview

Zachary Balest is an Ophthalmologist in Gainesville, Georgia. Dr. Balest has been practicing medicine for over 11 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Meibomianitis.

Graduate Institution
Medical College Of Georgia, 2014
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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  • PPO
Anthem
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  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
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  • POS
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  • HMO
  • PPO
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  • INDEMNITY
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Independent Health
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  • POS
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Medicaid
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Medicare
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
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Northern Plains Alliance
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE PDP
Oscar
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Premera Blue Cross
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  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
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  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
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  • POS
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Walgreens
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Wellcare
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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Locations

Gainesville Eye Associates
2061 Beverly Road, Gainesville, GA 30501
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