Sara T. Wester
Expertise in
12
conditions

Dr. Sara T. Wester

Ophthalmology | General Surgery
900 Northwest 17th Street, Floor 4, 
Miami, FL 
Accepting New Patients
Expertise in
12
conditions
900 Northwest 17th Street, Floor 4, 
Miami, FL 

Overview

Sara Wester is an Ophthalmologist and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Miami, Florida.

Dr. Wester is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Eye Disease, Graves Disease, Ptosis, Eyelid Drooping, and Trabeculectomy.

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 57 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. Dr. Wester is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Ophthalmology
General Surgery

Licenses

Ophthalmology in FL

Fellowships

Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Oculoplastics - 2010

Languages Spoken

English
Hindi
Spanish

Gender

Female

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
AvMed
  • HMO
  • POS
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Florida Blue
  • EPO
  • PPO
Guardian Life Insurance Company
  • MEDICARE PDP
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
Icare Independent Care Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
MetLife
  • PPO
Neighborhood
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Simply Healthcare
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Sunshine Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
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

900 Northwest 17th Street, Floor 4, Miami, FL 33136
Other Locations
5555 Ponce De Leon Boulevard, Coral Gables, FL 33146

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Wester 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.

Thyroid Eye Disease

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.

3 Clinical Trials

A Phase 3b/4, Double-masked, Randomized, International, Parallel-assignment, Multicenter Trial in Patients With Thyroid Eye Disease to Evaluate the Safety and Tolerability of Different Dosing Durations of Teprotumumab
A Phase 3b/4, Double-masked, Randomized, International, Parallel-assignment, Multicenter Trial in Patients With Thyroid Eye Disease to Evaluate the Safety and Tolerability of Different Dosing Durations of Teprotumumab
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: August 21, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Teprotumumab
Study Phase: Phase 4
A Phase 3, Randomized, Double-Masked, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel-Group, Multicenter Study Evaluating Teprotumumab (HZN-001) Treatment in Subjects With Active Thyroid Eye Disease
A Phase 3, Randomized, Double-Masked, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel-Group, Multicenter Study Evaluating Teprotumumab (HZN-001) Treatment in Subjects With Active Thyroid Eye Disease
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: July 11, 2024
Intervention Type: Other, Biological
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase 4, Randomized, Double-masked, Placebo-controlled, Multicenter Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of TEPEZZA® in Treating Patients With Chronic (Inactive) Thyroid Eye Disease
A Phase 4, Randomized, Double-masked, Placebo-controlled, Multicenter Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of TEPEZZA® in Treating Patients With Chronic (Inactive) Thyroid Eye Disease
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: July 01, 2024
Intervention Type: Drug, Biological
Study Drug: TEPEZZA
Study Phase: Phase 4
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57 Total Publications

Preoperative Ptosis Evaluation: A Comparative Analysis of Phenylephrine Drops and Eyelid Taping for Visual Field Testing.
Preoperative Ptosis Evaluation: A Comparative Analysis of Phenylephrine Drops and Eyelid Taping for Visual Field Testing.
Journal: Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery
Published: April 23, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Sara T. Wester

Is Dr. Sara T. Wester a top-rated expert for Thyroid Eye Disease?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Sara T. Wester is classified as an Distinguished expert for Thyroid Eye Disease, 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. Sara T. Wester specialize in?

While Dr. Sara T. Wester is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Thyroid Eye Disease, Graves Disease, and Ptosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.

Does Dr. Sara T. Wester participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Sara T. Wester has published 57 articles and abstracts on conditions like Thyroid Eye Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Sara T. Wester's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Sara T. Wester accept my insurance?

Dr. Sara T. Wester accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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