Expertise in
18
conditions

Dr. William E. Sponsel

Ophthalmology
William E Sponsel M.D. PA
5210 Thousand Oaks Dr Ste 1244, 
San Antonio, TX 
Accepting New Patients
Expertise in
18
conditions
William E Sponsel M.D. PA
5210 Thousand Oaks Dr Ste 1244, 
San Antonio, TX 

Overview

William Sponsel is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Antonio, Texas.

Dr. Sponsel is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Congenital Cataract, Blepharitis, and Trabeculectomy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 37 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Sponsel is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Ophthalmology

Licenses

Ophthalmology in TX

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Arkansas Health and Wellness
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Community First Health Plans
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
Devoted Health
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE
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
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Superior Health Plan
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
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

William E Sponsel M.D. PA
5210 Thousand Oaks Dr Ste 1244, San Antonio, TX 78233

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.

37 Total Publications

Virtual reality perimetry facilitates visual field evaluation in a previously non-assessable eye with severe glaucoma.
Virtual reality perimetry facilitates visual field evaluation in a previously non-assessable eye with severe glaucoma.
Journal: American journal of ophthalmology case reports
Published: December 31, 2024
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. William E. Sponsel

How do I make an appointment with Dr. William E. Sponsel?

You can book an appointment with Dr. William E. Sponsel by calling their office at 210-223-9292. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. William E. Sponsel a top-rated expert for Glaucoma?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. William E. Sponsel is classified as an Elite expert for Glaucoma, 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. William E. Sponsel specialize in?

While Dr. William E. Sponsel is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Trabeculectomy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.

Does Dr. William E. Sponsel participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. William E. Sponsel has published 37 articles and abstracts on conditions like Glaucoma. You can view a list of Dr. William E. Sponsel's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. William E. Sponsel accept my insurance?

Dr. William E. Sponsel accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 210-223-9292 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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