Walter A. Sams
Experienced in Papilledema

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 Papilledema
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 Papilledema. 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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Anthem
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Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Cigna
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Humana
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  • INDEMNITY
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Kaiser
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  • POS
Kaiser Permanente
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  • POS
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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
Wellcare
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
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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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