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Dr. Karim Samara, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 49
Dr. Karim Samara, MD
4.5 (11 Ratings)

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Dr. Karim Samara, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Jacksonville Beach, FL.
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Dr. Karim Samara, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 49
Jacksonville Beach, FL
Accepting new patients
22 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Karim Samara, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Jacksonville Beach, FL.

About

Dr. Samara graduated from University of Florida. Dr. Karim Samara, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Jacksonville Beach, FL and has 22 years experience. Dr. Samara currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with HCA Florida Memorial Hospital, Ascension St. Vincent's Southside Hospital, Baptist Medical Center Beaches, Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville and UF Health Jacksonville. Dr. Samara has experience treating conditions like Eyelid Disorders, Tear Duct Disorders and Lacrimal Gland Disorder among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Samara received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 11 times. Dr. Samara's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Samara is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Eyelid Disorders
Tear Duct Disorders
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Eyelid Disorders
Tear Duct Disorders
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Eyelid Disorders
Tear Duct Disorders
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Blepharitis
Drusen
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Dry Eyes
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Accommodation Disorders
Cataract
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Chorioretinal Scars
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Glaucoma
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Presbyopia
Senile Cataracts
Cataract Removal Surgery
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Brow Ptosis
Chalazion
Choroidal Dystrophy
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Corneal Diseases
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Disorder of Choroid
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Ectropion of Eyelid
Entropion
Esotropia
Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eyelid Spasm
Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Floaters
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Foreign Body in Eye
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Hyphema
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Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Keratitis
Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Migraine
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Ocular Hypertension
Optic Neuritis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinoschisis
Squamous Blepharitis
Strabismus
Stye
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Tobacco Use Disorder
Trichiasis
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Blepharoplasty
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Eyelid Surgery
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Goniotomy
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Entropion or Ectropion
Tear Duct Surgery
Actinic Keratosis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Bell's Palsy
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Choroidal Hemorrhage Rupture
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Endophthalmitis
Headache
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Herpes Simplex Infection
Herpetic Keratitis
Iridocyclitis
Joint Pain
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Keratoconus
Lagophthalmos
Lazy Eye
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Leukocytopenia
Limb Pain
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Muscle Spasm
Nail Infection
Nearsightedness
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Non-Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Osteopenia
Paralytic Strabismus
Pinguecula
Posterior Scleritis
Posterior Uveitis
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinoblastoma
Secondary Hypertension
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Serous Conjunctivitis
Shortness of Breath
Sjögren's Syndrome
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Uveitis
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Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Visual Field Defects
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Blepharorrhaphy
Canthoplasty and Canthopexy
Conjunctivoplasty
Cornea Surgery
Dilation of Outflow Canal
Excision of Chalazion
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Eye Examination
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Ocular Prosthetics
Orbital Decompression and Orbitotomy
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Pterygium Surgery
Reconstructive Eyelid Surgery
Removal of Intraocular Foreign Body
Repair of Brow Ptosis and Blepharoptosis
Repair of Eye Laceration
Scleral Reinforcement Surgery
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy
Vitreoretinal Surgery

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Select PPO
    Preferred Patient Care
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
    Cigna HMO
  • Blue Card PPO
    Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
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  • Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
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    Aetna HMO
    Open Choice PPO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
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  • Choice Plus POS
    Options PPO
    Nexus Open Access
    Navigate POS
    Navigate HMO
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    Preferred PPO
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    myBlue EPO

Locations

  1. 1 Atlantic Eye Institute P.A.
    3316 3rd St S Ste 103, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (904) 241-7865
  2. 2 AFC Physicians of Florida PA
    13457 Atlantic Blvd Ste 5, Jacksonville, FL 32225
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  3. 3 Atlantic Eye Institute P.A.
    6207 Bennett Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32216
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  4. 4 First Coast LTC Inc.
    6555 Chester Ave Ste 1, Jacksonville, FL 32217
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4.5
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May 14, 2019
Very professional and did an incredible job on my eyelids. Professional staff and extremely caring. I would highly recommend him and his team.
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Internal Medicine
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Education

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Medical Education
  • University of Florida
    2002
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Board Certifications

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  • Ophthalmology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Karim Samara, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Samara's profile.

Dr. Samara frequently treats the following conditions: Eyelid Disorders, Tear Duct Disorders and Lacrimal Gland Disorder. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Karim Samara, MD is affiliated with HCA Florida Memorial Hospital, Ascension St. Vincent's Southside Hospital, Baptist Medical Center Beaches, Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville and UF Health Jacksonville.

Yes, Dr. Karim Samara, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • HCA Florida Memorial Hospital

    3625 University Blvd S, Jacksonville, FL

  • Ascension St. Vincent's Southside Hospital

    4201 Belfort Rd, Jacksonville, FL

  • Baptist Medical Center Beaches

    1350 13th Ave S, Jacksonville Beach, FL

  • Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville

    800 Prudential Dr, Jacksonville, FL

  • UF Health Jacksonville

    655 W 8th St, Jacksonville, FL