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Dr. William Smiddy, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 67
Dr. William Smiddy, MD
2.8 (51 Ratings)
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Dr. William Smiddy, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Palm Beach Gardens, FL.
Dr. William Smiddy, MD
2.8 (51 Ratings)
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Dr. William Smiddy, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 67
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Accepting new patients
41 years of experience
Dr. William Smiddy, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Palm Beach Gardens, FL.

About

Dr. Smiddy graduated from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. Dr. William Smiddy, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Palm Beach Gardens, FL and has 41 years experience. Dr. Smiddy currently practices at UHealth Bascom Palmer Eye Institute at Palm Beach Gardens and are affiliated with Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. Dr. Smiddy has experience treating conditions like Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear and Macular Hole among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Smiddy received an average rating of 2.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 51 times. Dr. Smiddy's office accepts new patients. Dr. Smiddy is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Macular Hole
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Macular Hole
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blindness
Chorioretinal Scars
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Dislocation of Lens
Disorder of Choroid
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Eye Cancer
Floaters
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Iridocyclitis
Macular or Retinal Edema
Progressive High Myopia
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Serous Detachment Retina
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Ocular Prosthetics
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Cataract
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Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chalazion
Corneal Diseases
Diplopia
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Eye Infections
Glaucoma
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Hypotony of Eye
Senile Cataracts
Stye
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Accommodation Disorders
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Astigmatism
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Blepharitis
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Corneal Ulcer
Diabetic Cataracts
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Dry Eyes
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Ectropion of Eyelid
Exotropia
Eyelid Disorders
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Keratitis
Keratoconus
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lazy Eye
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Migraine
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Nearsightedness
Ocular Hypertension
Optic Neuritis
Presbyopia
Pterygium
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinoschisis
Strabismus
Tear Duct Disorders
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Cataract Removal Surgery
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Acute Endophthalmitis
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Bell's Palsy
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blocked Tear Duct
Brow Ptosis
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Dystrophy
Choroidal Hemorrhage Rupture
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Choroideremia
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Color Blindness
Congenital Nystagmus
Conjunctiva Cyst
Contusion of the Eyeball
Convergence Insufficiency
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Esotropia
Eye Melanoma
Eye Pain
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Eyelid Spasm
Farsightedness
Foreign Body in Eye
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Harada's Disease
Headache
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Hemorrhagic Retinal Detachment
Herpetic Keratitis
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hypertropia
Hyphema
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Hypopyon
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Hypotropia
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Localized Anterior Staphyloma
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Marfan Syndrome
Mydriasis
Non-Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Nystagmus
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Optic Papillitis
Paralytic Strabismus
Pars Planitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinguecula
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Posterior Uveitis
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Hemangioma
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinal Vasculitis
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoblastoma
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Scleral Ectasia
Shingles
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Staphyloma Posticum
Trichiasis
Uveitis
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Xanthelasma of Eyelid
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Blepharorrhaphy
Cornea Surgery
Cornea Transplant
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Eye Test
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Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Removal of Intraocular Foreign Body
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Preferred Patient Care PPO
  • Blue Choice HMO
  • SureFit South Florida
    Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • BlueOptions HMO
  • Choice Plus POS II
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Aetna
    Open Choice PPO
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
  • Medica Choice
    Nexus Open Access
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
    Options PPO
    Choice Plus POS
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Empower - Small Employer Groups
    Choice Large Group POS
    Empower POS
    Focus - Small Employer Groups
    Engage (large group) HMO
    Engage - Small Employer Groups
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
  • Choice Care Network PPO
    Select HMO
    HMO Premier HMO
    Preferred PPO
    National POS
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
  • Blue Card PPO
    Blue Card High Performance Network HPN

Locations

  1. 1 UHealth Bascom Palmer Eye Institute at Palm Beach Gardens
    7107 Fairway Dr, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
  2. 2 Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
    900 NW 17th St, Miami, FL 33136
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  3. 3 Bascom Palmer Eye Institute at Naples
    3880 Tamiami Trl N, Naples, FL 34103
  4. 4 UHealth Plantation
    8100 SW 10th St, Plantation, FL 33324

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Smiddy
2.8
Based on 51 Reviews
5 Stars (19)
4 Stars (2)
3 Stars (2)
2 Stars (5)
1 Star (23)

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Patient Reviews
Apr 26, 2024
Dr Smiddy performed surgery on my eye, to repair a retinal detachment. His skills and bedside manners as a surgeon and physician are stellar. I am grateful for his intervention. I highly recommend Dr. Smiddy.
Franklin Lopez-Henriquez — Apr 26, 2024
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
    1983
Medical Education

Board Certifications

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

Dr. Smiddy frequently treats the following conditions: Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear and Macular Hole. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. William Smiddy, MD is affiliated with Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Yes, Dr. William Smiddy, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center

    1475 NW 12th Ave, Miami, FL