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Dr. Douglas Babel, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 64
Dr. Douglas Babel, MD
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Dr. Douglas Babel, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Erie, PA.
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Dr. Douglas Babel, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 64
Erie, PA
Accepting new patients
33 years of experience
Dr. Douglas Babel, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Erie, PA.

About

Dr. Babel graduated from University of Kansas School of Medicine. Dr. Douglas Babel, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Erie, PA and has 33 years experience. Dr. Babel currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Brooks-TLC Hospital System, Corry Memorial Hospital, Meadville Medical Center, Saint Vincent Hospital and Warren General Hospital. Dr. Babel has experience treating conditions like Macular or Retinal Edema and Chorioretinal Scars among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Babel received an average rating of 4.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 7 times. Dr. Babel's office accepts new patients. Dr. Babel is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Macular or Retinal Edema
Chorioretinal Scars
Keratophakia
Macular or Retinal Edema
Chorioretinal Scars
Keratophakia
Macular or Retinal Edema
Chorioretinal Scars
Keratophakia
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinoschisis
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Iridocyclitis
Uveitis
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Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Dislocation of Lens
Disorder of Choroid
Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Floaters
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Glaucoma
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Hypertensive Retinopathy
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Macular Hole
Nearsightedness
Ocular Hypertension
Progressive High Myopia
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dacryocystorhinostomy
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Vitreous Surgery
Acute Endophthalmitis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Cataract
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Chalazion
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Hemorrhage Rupture
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Diseases
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Dry Eyes
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Endophthalmitis
Eye Pain
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Eyelid Disorders
Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
Headache
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Hyphema
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Hypotony of Eye
Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Localized Anterior Staphyloma
Migraine
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Non-Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Optic Neuritis
Paralytic Strabismus
Pars Planitis
Posterior Uveitis
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemangioma
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinal Telangiectasis
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Senile Cataracts
Serous Detachment Retina
Staphyloma Posticum
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Ulcerative Blepharitis
B-Scan Ultrasound
Cataract Removal Surgery
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Iridectomy
Ocular Prosthetics
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy

Insurance Accepted

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  • Capital Blue Cross PPO
    Wellspan Health PPO
  • BCBS PPO
    Community Blue PPO
    Performance Blue
    myBlue Access EPO
    PPOBlue PPO
    KeystoneBlue
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • MVP Health Plan EPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    APCN Open Access Aetna Select
    Aetna
    Select
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Premier Care Network APCN Choice (OAMC) POS II
  • Personal Choice PPO
  • Parnter Network Plans HMO
    Premium Network Plans - PPO and EPO Plans
    Premium Network Plans PPO
  • Nexus Open Access
    Navigate POS
    Navigate HMO
    Medica Choice
    Options PPO
    Choice Plus POS
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  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Erie Retinal Surgery Inc.
    300 State St Ste 201, Erie, PA 16507
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Nov 28, 2023
He was on top of everything he did for me and knows his line of work would recommend him to everyone
Albert L Carpenter — Nov 28, 2023
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Kansas School of Medicine
    1992
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Douglas Babel, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Babel's profile.

Dr. Babel frequently treats the following conditions: Macular or Retinal Edema and Chorioretinal Scars. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Douglas Babel, MD is affiliated with Brooks-TLC Hospital System, Corry Memorial Hospital, Meadville Medical Center, Saint Vincent Hospital and Warren General Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Douglas Babel, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Brooks-TLC Hospital System

    529 Central Ave, Dunkirk, NY

  • Corry Memorial Hospital

    965 Shamrock Ln, Corry, PA

  • Meadville Medical Center

    751 Liberty St, Meadville, PA

  • Saint Vincent Hospital

    232 W 25th St, Erie, PA

  • Warren General Hospital

    2 W Crescent Park, Warren, PA