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.
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Locations
16 Woodbine Lane, Danville, PA 17821
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.
Clinical Research
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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 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 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- 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.
- Retinal Artery OcclusionDr. Hale isDistinguished. Learn about Retinal Artery Occlusion.
- 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
- HyphemaDr. Hale isAdvanced. Learn about Hyphema.
- Leber Congenital AmaurosisDr. Hale isAdvanced. Learn about Leber Congenital Amaurosis.
- Retinal DetachmentDr. Hale isAdvanced. Learn about Retinal Detachment.
- Retinal Vein OcclusionDr. Hale isAdvanced. Learn about Retinal Vein Occlusion.
- Sorsby Fundus DystrophyDr. Hale isAdvanced. Learn about Sorsby Fundus Dystrophy.
- Stargardt Macular Degeneration
- Usher SyndromeDr. Hale isAdvanced. Learn about Usher Syndrome.
- Usher Syndrome Type 2ADr. Hale isAdvanced. Learn about Usher Syndrome Type 2A.
- 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.
- EndophthalmitisDr. Hale isExperienced. Learn about Endophthalmitis.
- Geographic AtrophyDr. Hale isExperienced. Learn about Geographic Atrophy.
- GlaucomaDr. Hale isExperienced. Learn about Glaucoma.
- Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina
- Interstitial KeratitisDr. Hale isExperienced. Learn about Interstitial Keratitis.
- Jalili SyndromeDr. Hale isExperienced. Learn about Jalili Syndrome.
- Melanoma of the EyeDr. Hale isExperienced. Learn about Melanoma of the Eye.
- Metastatic Uveal MelanomaDr. Hale isExperienced. Learn about Metastatic Uveal Melanoma.
- NeuroretinitisDr. Hale isExperienced. Learn about Neuroretinitis.
- Ocular ToxoplasmosisDr. Hale isExperienced. Learn about Ocular Toxoplasmosis.
- Retinitis PigmentosaDr. Hale isExperienced. Learn about Retinitis Pigmentosa.
- ToxoplasmosisDr. Hale isExperienced. Learn about Toxoplasmosis.
- UveitisDr. Hale isExperienced. Learn about Uveitis.
- X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa (XLRP)