Alexander S. Barsam

Overview

I am a clinician dedicated to helping adults preserve and improve their vision. My main focus is cataract surgery where I can offer advanced technology intraocular lenses, as well as minimally invasive glaucoma surgery. Undergoing eye surgery can be daunting and my main goal is to make patients feel comfortable throughout the process. My mother was a NICU nurse at Children’s Hospital and my dad is an entrepreneur in the health care sector. Both of my parents instilled a sense of curiosity and enjoyment in helping others, which is why I eventually chose a path in medicine. Following residency training, I was Chief of Ophthalmic Trauma at Washington University in St. Louis, where I later become Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology. I taught cataract surgery to senior residents and also had the great opportunity to work with the glaucoma team at the Veterans Affairs Hospital. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my significant other and our golden retriever. We love to travel and explore the outdoors, whether on hikes or relaxing at the beach.

His top areas of expertise are Cataract and Neuroretinitis.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

University Of Miami (Florida)|, 2016

Residency

Ophthalmology, St. Louis University Hospital (Missouri)

Specialties

Ophthalmology

Licenses

Ophthalmology in MO

Board Certifications

American Board Of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology

Hospital Affiliations

North Carolina Specialty Hospital
Duke University Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Alignment Health Plan
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Ambetter
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Hawaii Medical Assurance Association
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
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Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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

North Carolina Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat - Cary
1010 Tryon Village Dr, Cary, NC 27518
Other Locations
North Carolina Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat - North Durham
4102 N Roxboro St, Durham, NC 27704
North Carolina Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat - South Durham
5726 Fayetteville Rd, Durham, NC 27713

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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Is Dr. Alexander S. Barsam a top-rated expert for Cataract?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Alexander S. Barsam is classified as an Experienced expert for Cataract, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Alexander S. Barsam specialize in?

While Dr. Alexander S. Barsam is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Cataract, Neuroretinitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.

Does Dr. Alexander S. Barsam participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Alexander S. Barsam has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Cataract. You can view a list of Dr. Alexander S. Barsam's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Alexander S. Barsam accept my insurance?

Dr. Alexander S. Barsam accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 919-859-6771 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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