Dr. Stephen M. Hypes
Overview
Stephen Hypes is an Ophthalmologist in West Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Hypes is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Detachment, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Trabeculectomy. Dr. Hypes is currently accepting new patients.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
124 Sunset Court, West Columbia, SC 29169
2611 Forest Drive, Suite 110, Columbia, SC 29204
645 West Wesmark Boulevard, Sumter, SC 29150
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. Stephen M. Hypes
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Stephen M. Hypes?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Stephen M. Hypes by calling their office at 803-931-0077. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Stephen M. Hypes a top-rated expert for Diabetic Retinopathy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Stephen M. Hypes is classified as an Advanced expert for Diabetic Retinopathy, 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. Stephen M. Hypes specialize in?
While Dr. Stephen M. Hypes is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Detachment, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Stephen M. Hypes participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Stephen M. Hypes has published 6 articles and abstracts on conditions like Diabetic Retinopathy. You can view a list of Dr. Stephen M. Hypes's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Stephen M. Hypes accept my insurance?
Dr. Stephen M. Hypes accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Aetna. We recommend calling the office directly at 803-931-0077 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
- Advanced
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
- Diabetic RetinopathyDr. Hypes isAdvanced. Learn about Diabetic Retinopathy.
- EndophthalmitisDr. Hypes isAdvanced. Learn about Endophthalmitis.
- Late-Onset Retinal DegenerationDr. Hypes isAdvanced. Learn about Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.
- Retinal DetachmentDr. Hypes isAdvanced. Learn about Retinal Detachment.
- Experienced
- CataractDr. Hypes isExperienced. Learn about Cataract.
- Coats DiseaseDr. Hypes isExperienced. Learn about Coats Disease.
- Familial Exudative VitreoretinopathyDr. Hypes isExperienced. Learn about Familial Exudative Vitreoretinopathy.
- NeuroretinitisDr. Hypes isExperienced. Learn about Neuroretinitis.
- Punctate Inner ChoroidopathyDr. Hypes isExperienced. Learn about Punctate Inner Choroidopathy.
- Retinal Artery OcclusionDr. Hypes isExperienced. Learn about Retinal Artery Occlusion.