Visalia Eye Center Inc.
112 N Akers St Ste A, 
Visalia, CA 

Overview

Amanda Lakusta is an Ophthalmologist in Visalia, California. Her top areas of expertise are Cataract, Cat Scratch Disease, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Glaucoma.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties

Ophthalmology

Licenses

Ophthalmology in VA

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • 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

Visalia Eye Center Inc.
112 N Akers St Ste A, Visalia, CA 93291
Other Locations
Office
30065 Business Center Dr Ste 1, Charlotte Hall, MD 20622

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. Amanda Lakusta

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Amanda Lakusta?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Amanda Lakusta by calling their office at 559-733-4372. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Amanda Lakusta a top-rated expert for Cataract?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Amanda Lakusta 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. Amanda Lakusta specialize in?

While Dr. Amanda Lakusta is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Cataract, Cat Scratch Disease, and Diabetic Retinopathy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.

Does Dr. Amanda Lakusta participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Amanda Lakusta has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Cataract. You can view a list of Dr. Amanda Lakusta's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Amanda Lakusta accept my insurance?

Dr. Amanda Lakusta accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 559-733-4372 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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