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Dr. Walter Sams IV, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 48
Dr. Walter Sams IV, MD
3.8 (6 Ratings)
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Dr. Walter Sams IV, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Athens, GA.
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Dr. Walter Sams IV, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 48
Athens, GA
Accepting new patients
20 years of experience
Dr. Walter Sams IV, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Athens, GA.

About

Dr. Sams IV graduated from Augusta University Medical College of Georgia. Dr. Walter Sams IV, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Athens, GA and has 20 years experience. Dr. Sams IV currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center. Dr. Sams IV has experience treating conditions like Drusen and Conjunctival Hemorrhage among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Sams IV received an average rating of 3.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 6 times. Dr. Sams IV' office accepts new patients. Dr. Sams IV is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Drusen
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Cataract
Drusen
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Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Cataract
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Acute Endophthalmitis
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Blepharitis
Chorioretinal Scars
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Diseases
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Disorder of Choroid
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Endophthalmitis
Exophoria
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Foreign Body in Eye
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Headache
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Heterophoria
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
Ocular Hypertension
Paralytic Strabismus
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Pterygium
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Senile Cataracts
Strabismus
Tear Duct Disorders
Visual Field Defects
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Cataract Removal Surgery
Eyelid Surgery
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Accommodation Disorders
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Anterior Scleritis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Black Eye
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Brow Ptosis
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chalazion
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Color Blindness
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Dacryoadenitis
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Duane Retraction Syndrome
Ectropion of Eyelid
Entropion
Esophoria
Esotropia
Exotropia
Eye Cancer
Eye Pain
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Eyeball Contusion
Eyelid Spasm
Farsightedness
Floaters
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Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Herpetic Keratitis
Hypertropia
Hyphema
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Hypotropia
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iridocyclitis
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Keratoconus
Macular or Retinal Edema
Migraine
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Nearsightedness
Nystagmus
Ophthalmoplegia
Optic Neuritis
Orbital Fracture
Pars Planitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinguecula
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Posterior Uveitis
Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemangioma
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Ischemia
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoschisis
Stye
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Trichiasis
Ulcerative Blepharitis
Uveitis
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Vertical Heterophoria
Vitreous Hemorrhage
B-Scan Ultrasound
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Cornea Surgery
Drainage of Conjunctival Cyst
Excision of Chalazion
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Glaucoma Surgery
Goniotomy
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Ocular Prosthetics
Repair of Entropion or Ectropion
Repair of Eye Laceration
Tear Duct Surgery
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening

Insurance Accepted

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  • Pathway HMO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Choice Plus POS II
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Georgia HMO
  • Choice POS
    HMO Premier HMO
    Choice Care PPO
    National POS
    Choice Care Network PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Choice Plus POS
    Navigate POS
    Navigate HMO
    Medica Choice
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO
  • Blue Open Access Alternate Network POS
  • Blue Choice Option POS
    Blue Choice PPO
    BlueChoice Option POS
    Blue Choice HMO
  • Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
  • Blue Network L
  • GA Employee Cigna + Oscar LocalPlus EPO
    GA Employee Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
  • Superior Health Plan

Locations

  1. 1 Keller Crymes & Demarco LLC
    105 Trinity Pl, Athens, GA 30607
  2. 2 Perry K Lee OD PC
    1051 Park Dr # A, Greensboro, GA 30642

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Nov 06, 2024
I have gone to Dr. Sams for 10 years! I absolutely, 100 percent, trust my vision to Dr. Sams and his staff and wouldn’t consider going anywhere else!!
JH — Nov 06, 2024
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Augusta University Medical College of Georgia
    2004
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Walter Sams IV, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Sams IV' profile.

Dr. Sams IV frequently treats the following conditions: Drusen and Conjunctival Hemorrhage. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Walter Sams IV, MD is affiliated with Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Walter Sams IV, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center

    1199 Prince Ave, Athens, GA