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Dr. Ann Ballen, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 71
Dr. Ann Ballen, MD
4.3 (36 Ratings)

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Dr. Ann Ballen, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Palmetto Bay, FL.
Dr. Ann Ballen, MD
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Dr. Ann Ballen, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 71
Palmetto Bay, FL
Accepting new patients
45 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Ann Ballen, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Palmetto Bay, FL.

About

Dr. Ballen graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine in 1979 and completed a residency at Manhattan Eye Ear Throat.Dr. Ann Ballen, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Palmetto Bay, FL and has 45 years experience. Dr. Ballen currently practices at Medical Eye Associates and are affiliated with Baptist Hospital of Miami and Nicklaus Children's Hospital. Dr. Ballen has experience treating conditions like Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens, Stye and Chalazion among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Ballen received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 36 times. Dr. Ballen's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Ballen also speaks French, Hebrew and Spanish. Dr. Ballen is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Stye
Chalazion
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Stye
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Chalazion
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Drusen
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Esotropia
Exotropia
Progressive High Myopia
Strabismus
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Diplopia
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Eye Infections
Glaucoma
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Hypertensive Retinopathy
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Pterygium
Accommodation Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Astigmatism
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Cataract
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Chorioretinal Scars
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Diseases
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Dislocation of Lens
Disorder of Choroid
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Duane Retraction Syndrome
Exophoria
Eye Cancer
Eyelid Disorders
Eyelid Spasm
Farsightedness
Floaters
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Foreign Body in Eye
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Heterophoria
Hordeolum
Hypertropia
Hypotropia
Iridocyclitis
Keratitis
Keratoconus
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Migraine
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Nearsightedness
Nystagmus
Ocular Hypertension
Paralytic Strabismus
Pinguecula
Presbyopia
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Senile Cataracts
Squamous Blepharitis
Tear Duct Disorders
Trichiasis
Ulcerative Blepharitis
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Cataract Removal Surgery
Excision of Chalazion
Extraocular Muscle Surgery
Eyelid Surgery
Glaucoma Surgery
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Pterygium Surgery
Strabismus Surgery
Tear Duct Surgery
Acquired Coloboma
Acute Endophthalmitis
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Anterior Scleritis
Bell's Palsy
Black Eye
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Brow Ptosis
Brown Syndrome
Cataract Surgery Complications
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Dacryoadenitis
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Color Blindness
Congenital Nystagmus
Conjunctiva Cyst
Contusion of the Eyeball
Convergence Insufficiency
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Cyclophoria
Cyclotropia
Dacryoadenitis
Ectropion of Eyelid
Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Episcleritis Periodica Fugax
Esophoria
Eye Disease
Eye Pain
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Eyeball Contusion
Eyelid Growth
Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Hyphema
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Hypotony of Eye
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Juvenile Cataract
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Lagophthalmos
Latent Nystagmus
Leukocoria
Localized Anterior Staphyloma
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Marfan Syndrome
Mechanical Strabismus
Miosis
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Mydriasis
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Nodular Episcleritis
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Optic Neuritis
Orbital Cellulitis
Pars Planitis
Periorbital Cellulitis
Photokeratitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Posterior Scleritis
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemangioma
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinal Vasculitis
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoblastoma
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Retrobulbar Neuritis
Shingles
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Solar Retinopathy
Staphyloma Posticum
Tonic Pupil
Toxic Optic Neuropathy
Uveitis
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Vertical Heterophoria
Xanthelasma of Eyelid
B-Scan Ultrasound
Conjunctivoplasty
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Contact Lens Treatment
Cornea Surgery
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Dilation of Outflow Canal
Drainage of Conjunctival Cyst
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Extraocular Tenotomy
Eye Examination
Eye Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Goniotomy
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Ocular Prosthetics
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Orbital Decompression and Orbitotomy
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy
Vitreoretinal Surgery

Insurance Accepted

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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Superior Health Plan
  • BlueOptions HMO
    Blue Choice HMO
  • Humana
  • Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Choice Plus POS II
    AWH Emory Northside Hospital System OAAS
    Aetna HMO
    Aetna
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Open Choice PPO
  • Coventry Health Care
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO
  • Choice Large Group POS
    Empower POS
    Engage - Small Employer Groups
    Empower - Small Employer Groups
  • Cigna PPO
    Cigna
    Open Access Plus
    LocalPlus
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • United Healthcare
    Options PPO
    Nexus Open Access
    Choice Plus POS
    Navigate POS
    Navigate HMO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Blue Preferred Patient Care PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    9299 SW 152nd St Ste 101, Palmetto Bay, FL 33157
  2. 2 Zachary K Segal MD PA
    5950 Sunset Dr, South Miami, FL 33143
  3. 3 Kendall Eye Institute Inc.
    8501 SW 124th Ave Ste 109, Miami, FL 33183

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ballen
4.3
Based on 36 Reviews
5 Stars (26)
4 Stars (4)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (5)

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Sep 29, 2023
Very professional, lots of knowledge and patience .
Margarita Vazquez — Sep 29, 2023
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About Me

Languages Spoken
French
Hebrew
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Cataract Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Tufts University School of Medicine
    1979
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Montefiore Hospital Medical Center|Montefiore Medical Center - Moses Division
    1980
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Manhattan Eye Ear Throat
    1983
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Childrens National Medical Center|Children's Hospital National Medical Center
    1984
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Ann Ballen, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Ballen's profile.

Dr. Ballen frequently treats the following conditions: Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens, Stye and Chalazion. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Ann Ballen, MD is affiliated with Baptist Hospital of Miami and Nicklaus Children's Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Ann Ballen, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Baptist Hospital of Miami

    8900 N Kendall Dr, Miami, FL

  • Nicklaus Children's Hospital

    3100 SW 62nd Ave, Miami, FL