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 top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Diabetic Retinopathy, and Retinal Artery Occlusion.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 8 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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16 Woodbine Lane, Danville, PA 17821
4203 Hospital Road, Coal Township, PA 17866
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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.
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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 Diabetic Retinopathy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Benjamin P. Hale participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Benjamin P. Hale has published 8 articles and abstracts on conditions like Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. You can view a list of Dr. Benjamin P. Hale's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
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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- Distinguished
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)Dr. Hale isDistinguished. Learn about Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).
- Late-Onset Retinal DegenerationDr. Hale isDistinguished. Learn about Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.
- Advanced
- Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD)
- Cone DystrophyDr. Hale isAdvanced. Learn about Cone Dystrophy.
- Cone Rod Dystrophy Amelogenesis Imperfecta
- Cone-Rod DystrophyDr. Hale isAdvanced. Learn about Cone-Rod Dystrophy.
- Diabetic RetinopathyDr. Hale isAdvanced. Learn about Diabetic Retinopathy.
- Doyne Honeycomb Retinal Dystrophy
- Experienced
- CataractDr. Hale isExperienced. Learn about Cataract.
- Central Serous ChorioretinopathyDr. Hale isExperienced. Learn about Central Serous Chorioretinopathy.
- ChemosisDr. Hale isExperienced. Learn about Chemosis.
- Choroid Plexus CarcinomaDr. Hale isExperienced. Learn about Choroid Plexus Carcinoma.
- CMV RetinitisDr. Hale isExperienced. Learn about CMV Retinitis.
- Eales DiseaseDr. Hale isExperienced. Learn about Eales Disease.