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Dr. David Scales, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 67
Dr. David Scales, MD
3.8 (17 Ratings)
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Dr. David Scales, MD is an Ophthalmologist in San Antonio, TX.
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Dr. David Scales, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 67
San Antonio, TX
Accepting new patients
42 years of experience
Dr. David Scales, MD is an Ophthalmologist in San Antonio, TX.

About

Dr. Scales graduated from Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences in 1982 and completed a residency at Wilford Hall USAF MC.Dr. David Scales, MD is an Ophthalmologist in San Antonio, TX and has 42 years experience. Dr. Scales currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Peterson Regional Medical Center, Hill Country Memorial Hospital, Methodist Hospital and Methodist Hospital Atascosa. Dr. Scales has experience treating conditions like Iridocyclitis, Endophthalmitis and Acute Endophthalmitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Scales received an average rating of 3.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 17 times. Dr. Scales' office accepts new patients. Dr. Scales also speaks Spanish. Dr. Scales is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Iridocyclitis
Endophthalmitis
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Iridocyclitis
Endophthalmitis
Acute Endophthalmitis
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Anterior Scleritis
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
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Eyelid Disorders
Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
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Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Ocular Hypertension
Pars Planitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Posterior Uveitis
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinal Vasculitis
Serous Detachment Retina
Tear Duct Disorders
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Accommodation Disorders
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
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Bell's Palsy
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Corneal Diseases
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Hordeolum
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Juvenile Cataract
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Keratitis
Keratoconus
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Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retina Diseases
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Retinal Cysts
Retinal Detachment
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Tear
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Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
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Eye Examination
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
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Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Ultrasound
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy
Vitreoretinal Surgery

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Locations

  1. 1 Retina and Uveitis Consultants of Texas PA
    9623 Huebner Rd Ste 100, San Antonio, TX 78240

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3.8
Based on 17 Reviews
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Mar 29, 2021
I have been seeing Dr. Skales since 2019 and am extremely happy with him and his staff. My eyes are doing much, much better and if I have a flare-up, he always gives me the best treatment.
Veronica Torres — Mar 29, 2021
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery
Research
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences
    1982
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Malcolm Grow Medical Center
    1983
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Wilford Hall USAF MC
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Ohio St University|Ohio St University Columbus
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. David Scales, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Scales' profile.

Dr. Scales frequently treats the following conditions: Iridocyclitis, Endophthalmitis and Acute Endophthalmitis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. David Scales, MD is affiliated with Peterson Regional Medical Center, Hill Country Memorial Hospital, Methodist Hospital and Methodist Hospital Atascosa.

Yes, Dr. David Scales, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Peterson Regional Medical Center

    551 Hill Country Dr, Kerrville, TX

  • Hill Country Memorial Hospital

    1020 S State Highway 16, Fredericksburg, TX

  • Methodist Hospital

    7700 Floyd Curl Dr, San Antonio, TX

  • Methodist Hospital Atascosa

    1905 E State Highway 97, Jourdanton, TX