Zachary R. Balest
Expertise in
15
conditions

Dr. Zachary R. Balest

Ophthalmology
Gainesville Eye Associates
2061 Beverly Road, 
Gainesville, GA 
Accepting New Patients
Referral may be required
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Expertise in
15
conditions
Gainesville Eye Associates
2061 Beverly Road, 
Gainesville, GA 

Overview

Zachary Balest is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Gainesville, Georgia.

Dr. Balest is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Meibomianitis.

Dr. Balest is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology - 2019 and American Board Of Ophthalmology, 2019. Dr. Balest is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Ophthalmology

Licenses

Ophthalmology in GA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology - 2019
American Board Of Ophthalmology, 2019

Hospital Affiliations

Stephens County Hospital
Erlanger Murphy Medical Center
Mountain Lakes Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Aetna
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Alliant Health
  • HMO
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareSource
  • HMO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Friday Health

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Highmark
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Northern Plains Alliance
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE PDP
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
Spectrum Priority Health
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • 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

Gainesville Eye Associates
2061 Beverly Road, Gainesville, GA 30501
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Zachary R. Balest

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Zachary R. Balest?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Zachary R. Balest by calling their office at 770-532-4444. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Zachary R. Balest a top-rated expert for Cataract?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Zachary R. Balest 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. Zachary R. Balest specialize in?

While Dr. Zachary R. Balest is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Cataract, Glaucoma, and Dry Eye Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.

Does Dr. Zachary R. Balest accept my insurance?

Dr. Zachary R. Balest accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alliant Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 770-532-4444 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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