Expertise in
6
conditions
Expertise in
6
conditions
Dean McGee Eye Institute
1604 W Central Rd, 
Arlington Heights, IL 

Overview

Brian Firestone is an Ophthalmologist in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Dr. Firestone has been practicing medicine for over 18 years is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma of the Eye, Choroid Plexus Carcinoma, Metastatic Uveal Melanoma, and Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Year

2008

Specialties

Ophthalmology

Licenses

Ophthalmology in PA

Hospital Affiliations

Summit Medical Center, LLC
Lawton Indian Hospital
O U Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

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 Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
CommunityCare
  • HMO
GlobalHealth
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medica
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Northern Plains Alliance
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE PDP
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
QualChoice
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Sunflower Health Plan
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
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

Dean McGee Eye Institute
1604 W Central Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Other Locations
Laboratory Corporation of America
1800 Renaissance Blvd, Edmond, OK 73013

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. Brian Firestone

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Brian Firestone?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Brian Firestone by calling their office at 405-271-6060. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Brian Firestone a top-rated expert for Melanoma of the Eye?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Brian Firestone is classified as an Distinguished expert for Melanoma of the Eye, 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. Brian Firestone specialize in?

While Dr. Brian Firestone is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Melanoma of the Eye, Choroid Plexus Carcinoma, and Metastatic Uveal Melanoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.

Does Dr. Brian Firestone participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Brian Firestone has published 7 articles and abstracts on conditions like Melanoma of the Eye. You can view a list of Dr. Brian Firestone's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Brian Firestone accept my insurance?

Dr. Brian Firestone accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 405-271-6060 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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