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Dr. Lawrence Gans, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 74
Dr. Lawrence Gans, MD
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Dr. Lawrence Gans, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Alton, IL.
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Dr. Lawrence Gans, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 74
Alton, IL
Accepting new patients
47 years of experience
Dr. Lawrence Gans, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Alton, IL.

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Dr. Gans graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. Dr. Lawrence Gans, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Alton, IL and has 47 years experience. Dr. Gans currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Boone Hospital Center, Barnes Jewish Hospital and Christian Hospital. Dr. Gans has experience treating conditions like Chorioretinal Scars and Drusen among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Gans received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 12 times. Dr. Gans' office accepts new patients. Dr. Gans is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Chorioretinal Scars
Drusen
Cataract Removal Surgery
Chorioretinal Scars
Drusen
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Cataract Removal Surgery
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Brow Ptosis
Cataract
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Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Diseases
Corneal Ulcer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Dislocation of Lens
Disorder of Choroid
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eyeball Contusion
Eyelid Disorders
Floaters
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Glaucoma
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Keratitis
Keratoconus
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Ocular Hypertension
Paralytic Strabismus
Pinguecula
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Senile Cataracts
Squamous Blepharitis
Strabismus
Tear Duct Disorders
Visual Field Defects
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Cornea Surgery
Cornea Transplant
Glaucoma Surgery
Accommodation Disorders
Acute Endophthalmitis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Anterior Scleritis
Bell's Palsy
Blind Hypertensive Eye
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chalazion
Choroidal Dystrophy
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Erosion
Dacryoadenitis
Descemetocele
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Ectropion of Eyelid
Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Esophoria
Esotropia
Exotropia
Eye Melanoma
Eye Pain
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Eyelid Spasm
Farsightedness
Foreign Body in Eye
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hordeolum
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hyphema
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Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iridocyclitis
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Migraine
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Miosis
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Nearsightedness
Night Blindness
Nodular Episcleritis
Nystagmus
Ophthalmia Nodosa
Optic Neuritis
Optic Papillitis
Periorbital Cellulitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Presbyopia
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoblastoma
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Serous Detachment Retina
Shingles
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Sjögren's Syndrome
Stye
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Sympathetic Uveitis
Trichiasis
Uveitis
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Vitreous Hemorrhage
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Blepharorrhaphy
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Contact Lens Treatment
Drainage of Conjunctival Cyst
Excision of Chalazion
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Eye Examination
Eye Surgery
Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
LASIK
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Ocular Prosthetics
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Pterygium Surgery
Refractive Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Eye Laceration
Trabeculotomy Ab Externo
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy
Vitreoretinal Surgery

Insurance Accepted

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  • Dental
  • Thrivent Financial
  • Blue Access Choice - S-MO
  • Coventry Health Care of Missouri
  • Cigna
  • Aetna
  • Open Access
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • American Republic
  • Assurant Health
  • Group Health Cooperative
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Health Net
  • HealthLink
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Medicare
  • Humana
  • Options PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP)
  • Medico

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    1 Professional Dr Ste 260, Alton, IL 62002
    Monday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Thursday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Friday
    08:30 - 16:30
  2. 2 Office
    7934 N Lindbergh Blvd # A, Hazelwood, MO 63042
  3. 3 Surevision Eye Centers Midwest LLC
    320 Brookes Dr Ste 111, Hazelwood, MO 63042
  4. 4 DRS. Becherer Becherer & Associates LTD.
    1 Park Pl, Swansea, IL 62226

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4.0
Based on 12 Reviews
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4 Stars (0)
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1 Star (3)

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Sep 18, 2020
Dr. Gans and his staff were top-notch -- I will be a patient for life!
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Cataract Surgery
Cornea & External Diseases
Cornea & Refractive Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
    1977
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Barnes - Jewish Hospital
    1978
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Jules Stein Eye Institute Ucla
    1982
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Lawrence Gans, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Gans' profile.

Dr. Gans frequently treats the following conditions: Chorioretinal Scars and Drusen. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Lawrence Gans, MD is affiliated with Boone Hospital Center, Barnes Jewish Hospital and Christian Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Lawrence Gans, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Boone Hospital Center

    1600 E Broadway, Columbia, MO

  • Barnes Jewish Hospital

    1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz, Saint Louis, MO

  • Christian Hospital

    11133 Dunn Rd, Saint Louis, MO