Overview
Walter Sams is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Athens, Georgia.
Dr. Sams is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and X-Linked Infantile Nystagmus.
Dr. Sams is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Sams is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
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.
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- 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.
- Dry Eye SyndromeDr. Sams isExperienced. Learn about Dry Eye Syndrome.
- Eyelid BumpDr. Sams isExperienced. Learn about Eyelid Bump.
- Increased Intracranial PressureDr. Sams isExperienced. Learn about Increased Intracranial Pressure.
- Interstitial KeratitisDr. Sams isExperienced. Learn about Interstitial Keratitis.
- Kallikrein HypertensionDr. Sams isExperienced. Learn about Kallikrein Hypertension.
- Late-Onset Retinal DegenerationDr. Sams isExperienced. Learn about Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.
- Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1Dr. Sams isExperienced. Learn about Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1.
- MeibomianitisDr. Sams isExperienced. Learn about Meibomianitis.
- NeuroretinitisDr. Sams isExperienced. Learn about Neuroretinitis.
- PapilledemaDr. Sams isExperienced. Learn about Papilledema.
- Retinal Artery OcclusionDr. Sams isExperienced. Learn about Retinal Artery Occlusion.
- ScleritisDr. Sams isExperienced. Learn about Scleritis.
- StrabismusDr. Sams isExperienced. Learn about Strabismus.
- Subconjunctival HemorrhageDr. Sams isExperienced. Learn about Subconjunctival Hemorrhage.
- UveitisDr. Sams isExperienced. Learn about Uveitis.