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Dr. Athanasios Papakostas, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 42
Dr. Athanasios Papakostas, MD
4.4 (8 Ratings)

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Dr. Athanasios Papakostas, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Saint Louis, MO.
Dr. Athanasios Papakostas, MD
4.4 (8 Ratings)
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Dr. Athanasios Papakostas, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 42
Saint Louis, MO
Accepting new patients
17 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Athanasios Papakostas, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Saint Louis, MO.

About

Dr. Papakostas graduated from University of Athens / College of Medicine / School of Health Science National & Kapodistrian in 2007 and completed a residency at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary.Dr. Athanasios Papakostas, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Saint Louis, MO and has 17 years experience. Dr. Papakostas currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with St. Luke's Hospital. Dr. Papakostas has experience treating conditions like Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Ischemic Optic Neuropathy and Diabetic Macular Edema (DME) among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Papakostas received an average rating of 4.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 8 times. Dr. Papakostas' office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Papakostas also speaks Greek. Dr. Papakostas is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Macular Hole
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinoschisis
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Acute Endophthalmitis
Cataract
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Contusion of the Eyeball
Diabetic Retinopathy
Dislocation of Lens
Endophthalmitis
Eyeball Contusion
Foreign Body in Eye
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Macular or Retinal Edema
Nearsightedness
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Serous Detachment Retina
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Astigmatism
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Diabetic Cataracts
Diplopia
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Disorder of Choroid
Esotropia
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Hypotony of Eye
Lazy Eye
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Macular Degeneration
Marfan Syndrome
Migraine
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Miosis
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Non-Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Optic Neuritis
Paralytic Strabismus
Pars Planitis
Posterior Uveitis
Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy
Retina Diseases
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Degeneration
Retinal Detachment
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Telangiectasia
Staphyloma Posticum
Strabismus
Vitreoretinal Degeneration
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Cataract Removal Surgery
Cornea Surgery
Cornea Transplant
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Extraocular Muscle Surgery
Eye Examination
Eye Surgery
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Intraocular Lens Implant Surgery
Macular Degeneration Treatment
Macular Hole Surgery
Macular Pucker Surgery
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Repair of Retinal Detachment
Retina and Vitreous Surgery
Scleral Buckling
Scleral Reinforcement Surgery
Strabismus Surgery
Ultrasound
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy
Vitreous Surgery

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  • United Healthcare POS
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    United Healthcare
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Health Insurance Plan of Greater New York (HIP)
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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    2201 S Brentwood Blvd, Saint Louis, MO 63144
  2. 2 Office
    12106 Tesson Ferry Rd, Saint Louis, MO 63128
  3. 3 Office
    5 Country Club Executive Park, Glen Carbon, IL 62034
  4. 4 The Retina Institute
    17 The Boulevard Saint Louis, Saint Louis, MO 63117
  5. 5 Office
    1009 S 42nd St Ste 3, Mount Vernon, IL 62864

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4.4
Based on 8 Reviews
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Patient Reviews
Jul 12, 2024
I am incredibly grateful for Dr. Papakostas. He is a terrific surgeon who truly saved my mom’s eye. His expertise and care throughout the process were exemplary. Dr. Papakostas not only provided exceptional medical treatment but also showed great compassion and dedication. I would highly recommend him to anyone in need of an eye surgeon.
Marybeth — Jul 12, 2024
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Languages Spoken
Greek
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Athens / College of Medicine / School of Health Science National & Kapodistrian
    2007
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Metrowest Medical Center Framingham Union Hospital
    2011
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
    2014
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Athanasios Papakostas, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Papakostas' profile.

Dr. Papakostas frequently treats the following conditions: Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Ischemic Optic Neuropathy and Diabetic Macular Edema (DME). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Athanasios Papakostas, MD is affiliated with St. Luke's Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Athanasios Papakostas, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • St. Luke's Hospital

    232 S Woods Mill Rd, Chesterfield, MO