Expertise in
7
conditions
Expertise in
7
conditions
Gulf Coast Eye Institute
1309 E Ridge Rd Ste 1, 
Mcallen, TX 

Overview

Alireza Ghaffarieh is an Ophthalmologist in Mcallen, Texas. Dr. Ghaffarieh is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Dry Eye Syndrome, Blepharitis, Interstitial Keratitis, and Cataract. Dr. Ghaffarieh is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 16 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties

Ophthalmology

Licenses

Ophthalmology in CA

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Aetna
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  • HMO
  • POS
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Alignment Health Plan
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Anthem BCBS
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Blue Cross Blue Shield
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  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
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  • MEDICARE PDP
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cambia Health Solutions
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Cigna
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Alliance
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
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Humana
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Inland Empire Health Plan
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Kaiser Permanente
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Medicaid
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Medicare
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Oscar
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SCAN Health Plan
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TeamCare
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UnitedHealthcare
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  • POS
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Valley Health
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Walgreens
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Wellcare
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Locations

Gulf Coast Eye Institute
1309 E Ridge Rd Ste 1, Mcallen, TX 78503

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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Alireza Ghaffarieh

Is Dr. Alireza Ghaffarieh a top-rated expert for Dry Eye Syndrome?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Alireza Ghaffarieh is classified as an Advanced expert for Dry Eye Syndrome, 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. Alireza Ghaffarieh specialize in?

While Dr. Alireza Ghaffarieh is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Dry Eye Syndrome, Blepharitis, and Interstitial Keratitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.

Does Dr. Alireza Ghaffarieh participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Alireza Ghaffarieh has published 16 articles and abstracts on conditions like Dry Eye Syndrome. You can view a list of Dr. Alireza Ghaffarieh's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Alireza Ghaffarieh accept my insurance?

Dr. Alireza Ghaffarieh accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.

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