The 20 Best Glaucoma Doctors Near Me in St. Louis, MO

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The 20 Best Glaucoma Doctors near St. Louis, MO

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 86 doctor with experience in Glaucoma near St. Louis, MO. Of these, 46 are Experienced, 32 are Advanced and 8 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology

    SLUCare Physician Group

    1225 S. Grand Blvd., 
    St. Louis, MO 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mildred Olivier is an Ophthalmologist in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Olivier is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. Her top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Hyphema, and Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome.

    Distinguished in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology

    Barnes-Jewish Hospital

    4901 Forest Park Ave Fl 6, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Arsham Sheybani is an Ophthalmologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Sheybani is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, Trabeculectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Distinguished in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology

    Washington University

    660 S Euclid Ave, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Kass is an Ophthalmologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Kass is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. His top areas of expertise are Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Glaucoma, Trabeculectomy, and Cataract Removal.

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    Steven Shields
    Advanced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology

    SLUCare Physician Group

    1225 S. Grand Blvd., 
    St. Louis, MO 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Shields is an Ophthalmologist in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Shields is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Walker Dyson Syndrome, Aniridia, and Cataract.

    Sean Edelstein
    Advanced in Glaucoma
    Internal Medicine | Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Glaucoma
    Internal Medicine | Ophthalmology

    SLUCare Physician Group

    1225 S. Grand Blvd., 
    St. Louis, MO 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Sean Edelstein provides comprehensive eye care and consultation for complicated corneal and cataract-related problems. He has particular expertise in corneal transplantation, cataract surgery, LASIK or other refractive surgery options, and collagen cross-linking and Intacs treatment for keratoconus and corneal ectasia. He also treats corneal infections. Dr. Edelstein performs laser-assisted cataract surgery and uses the latest technology in advanced corneal transplantation. His research interests include clinical outcomes of different types of corneal transplantation, including Boston KPro (artificial cornea) and lamellar (partial thickness) corneal transplant. Dr. Edelstein is an assistant professor in the Department of Ophthalmology at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. He is a member of the Missouri Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons and the Eye Bank Association of America. Dr. Edelstein is the father of three daughters. Dr. Edelstein is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. His top areas of expertise are Interstitial Keratitis, Fuchs Dystrophy, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Vitrectomy, and Corneal Transplant.

    Advanced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    1225 S Grand Blvd Ste 4AND, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jessica Liu is an Ophthalmologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Liu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. Her top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome.

    Roddy Frankel
    Experienced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology

    SLUCare Physician Group

    1225 S. Grand Blvd., 
    St. Louis, MO 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Roddy Frankel is an Ophthalmologist in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Frankel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Glaucoma, and Strabismus.

    Advanced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology

    Barnes-Jewish Hospital

    4901 Forest Park Ave Fl 6, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Erin Sieck is an Ophthalmologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Sieck is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. Her top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Cataract, Hyphema, Trabeculectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Advanced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology

    Cohen Eye Associates LTD.

    4921 Parkview Pl Ste 14F, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bruce Cohen is an Ophthalmologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Cohen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. His top areas of expertise are Optic Nerve Atrophy, Optic Atrophy Type 1, Cataract, and Glaucoma.

    Advanced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology

    Cohen Eye Associates Ltd.

    4921 Parkview Pl # 14F, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nancy Buchser is an Ophthalmologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Buchser is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. Her top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, and Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye).

    Distinguished in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology

    Ophthalmology Consultants LLC

    7331 Watson Rd, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Galanis is an Ophthalmologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Galanis is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.

    Experienced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology

    SLUCare Physician Group

    1225 S. Grand Blvd., 
    St. Louis, MO 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Vaama Patel is an ophthalmologist who provides care for adults 18 years and older throughout the St. Louis metropolitan area. She specializes in glaucoma, cataracts, and comprehensive ophthalmology. Dr. Patel offers advanced treatments, including glaucoma surgery, laser procedures, and cataract surgery. She is committed to helping patients maintain healthy vision and manage complex eye conditions with compassion and expertise. Her goal is to deliver personalized care tailored to each patient's unique needs. In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Patel serves as an assistant professor in the Department of Ophthalmology at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. She is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and Women in Ophthalmology. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. Her top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Cataract, and Trabeculectomy.

    Experienced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology

    SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital-South

    1755 S Grand Blvd, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sweta Kavali is an Ophthalmologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Kavali is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. Her top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Artery Occlusion, and Cataract Removal.

    Experienced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology

    Barnes-Jewish Hospital

    4901 Forest Park Ave Fl 6, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    George Harocopos is an Ophthalmologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Harocopos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. His top areas of expertise are Acute Posterior Multifocal Placoid Pigment Epitheliopathy (APMPPE), Punctate Inner Choroidopathy, Fuchs Dystrophy, Corneal Transplant, and Vitrectomy.

    Experienced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology

    Barnes-Jewish Hospital

    4901 Forest Park Ave Fl 6, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Shepherd is an Ophthalmologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Shepherd is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. His top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Benign Essential Blepharospasm, Esotropia, and Tolosa Hunt Syndrome.

    Experienced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology

    Barnes-Jewish Hospital

    4901 Forest Park Ave Fl 6, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Watson is an Ophthalmologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Watson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Strabismus, Glaucoma, and Esotropia.

    Experienced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology

    Barnes-Jewish Hospital

    4901 Forest Park Ave Fl 6, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Parth Shah is an Ophthalmologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. His top areas of expertise are Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH), Liver Failure, Retinal Artery Occlusion, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), and Pancreatectomy.

    Experienced in Glaucoma
    Experienced in Glaucoma

    Barnes-Jewish Hospital

    4901 Forest Park Ave Fl 6, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sharon Sabapathypillai is an Ophthalmologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Sabapathypillai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. Her top areas of expertise are Birdshot Chorioretinopathy, Papilledema, Glaucoma, and Ocular Hypertension (OHT).

    Experienced in Glaucoma
    Experienced in Glaucoma

    Barnes-Jewish Hospital

    4901 Forest Park Ave Fl 6, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anthony Lubniewski is an Ophthalmologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Lubniewski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. His top areas of expertise are Fuchs Dystrophy, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, Interstitial Keratitis, and Corneal Transplant.

    Experienced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology

    Mohamed Elsafi DDS LLC

    517 S Euclid Ave, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Feibel is an Ophthalmologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Feibel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. His top areas of expertise are Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Glaucoma, and Tenotomy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Glaucoma?

    Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that can damage the optic nerve. This nerve sends the images you see to your brain.

    Most often, optic nerve damage is caused by increased pressure in the eye. This is called intraocular pressure.

    When should I see a Glaucoma doctor near St. Louis, MO?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Glaucoma doctor near St. Louis, MO?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Glaucoma doctors near St. Louis, MO?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Glaucoma doctors near St. Louis, MO?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Glaucoma doctor near St. Louis, MO?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Glaucoma doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Glaucoma doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Glaucoma doctor near St. Louis, MO?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Glaucoma doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Glaucoma doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Glaucoma doctors near St. Louis, MO?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Glaucoma doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Glaucoma doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Glaucoma doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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