Overview
Walter Sams is an Ophthalmologist in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Sams is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and X-Linked Infantile Nystagmus. Dr. Sams is currently accepting new patients.
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105 Trinity Place, Athens, GA 30607
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Walter A. Sams
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Walter A. Sams?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Walter A. Sams by calling their office at 706-549-9993. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Walter A. Sams a top-rated expert for Cataract?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Walter A. Sams 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. Walter A. Sams specialize in?
While Dr. Walter A. Sams is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Cataract, Glaucoma, and Ocular Hypertension (OHT). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Walter A. Sams accept my insurance?
Dr. Walter A. Sams accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alliant Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 706-549-9993 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. Sams isDistinguished. Learn about Cataract.
- Advanced
- GlaucomaDr. Sams isAdvanced. Learn about Glaucoma.
- Ocular Hypertension (OHT)Dr. Sams isAdvanced. Learn about Ocular Hypertension (OHT).
- X-Linked Infantile NystagmusDr. Sams isAdvanced. Learn about X-Linked Infantile Nystagmus.
- Experienced
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
- BlepharitisDr. Sams isExperienced. Learn about Blepharitis.
- Blocked Tear DuctDr. Sams isExperienced. Learn about Blocked Tear Duct.
- ChalazionDr. Sams isExperienced. Learn about Chalazion.
- Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness
- Diabetic RetinopathyDr. Sams isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Retinopathy.