Benjamin P. Hale
Expertise in
17
conditions

Dr. Benjamin P. Hale

Ophthalmology
16 Woodbine Lane, 
Danville, PA 
Accepting New Patients
Referral may be required
Expertise in
17
conditions
16 Woodbine Lane, 
Danville, PA 

Overview

Dr. Hale is a board-certified and fellowship-trained ophthalmologist subspecializing in retina and vitreoretinal surgery. His clinical interests include macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment, macular disorders, retinopathy of prematurity, and dislocated intraocular lens implants. His research interests include macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and quality improvement projects. He earned his medical degree from Thomas Jefferson University. Dr Hale completed his residency at Geisinger Medical Center and fellowship in vitreoretinal surgery at Albany Medical Center.

Dr. Hale is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Retinal Artery Occlusion, and Diabetic Retinopathy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 8 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Hale is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution

Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson Univ, 2007 - Doctor Of Medicine

Residency

Geisinger Medical Center, 2011

Specialties

Ophthalmology

Licenses

Ophthalmology in PA

Fellowships

Albany Medical Center, 2013

Hospital Affiliations

Geisinger Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Capital Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Geisinger
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Health Partners Plans
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Moda Health
  • EPO
  • PPO
PA Health and Wellness
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
  • EPO
  • 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

Geisinger Healthplex Woodbine - Ophthalmology
16 Woodbine Lane, Danville, PA 17821
Other Locations
Geisinger Shamokin Area Community Hospital - Ophthalmology
4203 Hospital Road, Coal Township, PA 17866

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Hale has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Diabetic Retinopathy
Retinopathy of Prematurity
Retinal Detachment

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Benjamin P. Hale

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Benjamin P. Hale?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Benjamin P. Hale by calling their office at 800-275-6401. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Benjamin P. Hale a top-rated expert for Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Benjamin P. Hale is classified as an Distinguished expert for Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, 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. Benjamin P. Hale specialize in?

While Dr. Benjamin P. Hale is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Retinal Artery Occlusion. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.

Does Dr. Benjamin P. Hale accept my insurance?

Dr. Benjamin P. Hale accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 800-275-6401 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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