Overview
Ralph Hester is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Palm Desert, California.
Dr. Hester is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Glaucoma.
Dr. Hester is currently accepting new patients.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
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- POS
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- MEDICARE MAPD
- HMO
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
44139 Monterey Ave Ste A, Palm Desert, CA 92260
3500 NW 56th St Ste 101, Oklahoma City, OK 73112
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Ralph B. Hester
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ralph B. Hester?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Ralph B. Hester by calling their office at 760-469-5195. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Ralph B. Hester a top-rated expert for Cataract?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ralph B. Hester is classified as an Distinguished 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. Ralph B. Hester specialize in?
While Dr. Ralph B. Hester is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Ocular Hypertension (OHT). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Ralph B. Hester accept my insurance?
Dr. Ralph B. Hester accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 760-469-5195 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
- CataractDr. Hester isDistinguished. Learn about Cataract.
- Advanced
- Allergic ConjunctivitisDr. Hester isAdvanced. Learn about Allergic Conjunctivitis.
- AstigmatismDr. Hester isAdvanced. Learn about Astigmatism.
- Dry Eye SyndromeDr. Hester isAdvanced. Learn about Dry Eye Syndrome.
- GlaucomaDr. Hester isAdvanced. Learn about Glaucoma.
- Ocular Hypertension (OHT)Dr. Hester isAdvanced. Learn about Ocular Hypertension (OHT).
- Experienced
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)Dr. Hester isExperienced. Learn about Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).
- AmblyopiaDr. Hester isExperienced. Learn about Amblyopia.
- Choroid Plexus CarcinomaDr. Hester isExperienced. Learn about Choroid Plexus Carcinoma.
- Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)Dr. Hester isExperienced. Learn about Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye).
- Diabetic RetinopathyDr. Hester isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Retinopathy.
- EsotropiaDr. Hester isExperienced. Learn about Esotropia.
- Interstitial KeratitisDr. Hester isExperienced. Learn about Interstitial Keratitis.
- Late-Onset Retinal DegenerationDr. Hester isExperienced. Learn about Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.
- MeibomianitisDr. Hester isExperienced. Learn about Meibomianitis.
- Retinal Artery OcclusionDr. Hester isExperienced. Learn about Retinal Artery Occlusion.
- Retinal DetachmentDr. Hester isExperienced. Learn about Retinal Detachment.
- StrabismusDr. Hester isExperienced. Learn about Strabismus.