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Dr. William Sponsel, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 69
Dr. William Sponsel, MD
3.4 (13 Ratings)

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Dr. William Sponsel, MD is an Ophthalmologist in San Antonio, TX.
Dr. William Sponsel, MD
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Dr. William Sponsel, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 69
San Antonio, TX
Accepting new patients
41 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. William Sponsel, MD is an Ophthalmologist in San Antonio, TX.

About

Dr. Sponsel graduated from University Of Bristol, Faculty Of Medicine And Dentistry in 1983 and completed a residency at University Wis.Dr. William Sponsel, MD is an Ophthalmologist in San Antonio, TX and has 41 years experience. Dr. Sponsel currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Methodist Hospital, Baptist Medical Center and Connally Memorial Medical Center. Dr. Sponsel has experience treating conditions like Ocular Hypertension, Eye Pain and Hypotony of Eye among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Sponsel received an average rating of 3.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 13 times. Dr. Sponsel's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Sponsel also speaks Spanish. Dr. Sponsel is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Friendly Staff

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Ocular Hypertension
Eye Pain
Hypotony of Eye
Ocular Hypertension
Eye Pain
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Hypotony of Eye
Eye Infections
Glaucoma
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Keratitis
Visual Field Defects
Glaucoma Surgery
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Lazy Eye
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Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Coreoplasty
Iridoplasty
Accommodation Disorders
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Cataract
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Chalazion
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Congenital Nystagmus
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Diseases
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Dry Eyes
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Esotropia
Exotropia
Eye Cancer
Eyelid Disorders
Farsightedness
Floaters
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Hordeolum
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Macular or Retinal Edema
Nearsightedness
Nystagmus
Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Senile Cataracts
Strabismus
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Trichiasis
Anterior Vitrectomy
Cataract Removal Surgery
Conjunctivoplasty
Cornea Surgery
Eyelid Surgery
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Goniotomy
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Tear Duct Surgery
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Acquired Coloboma
Acute Angle-Closure Glaucoma
Acute Endophthalmitis
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Anisocoria
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Black Eye
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Brow Ptosis
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chorioretinal Scars
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Angle-Closure Glaucoma
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Closed-Angle Glaucoma
Color Blindness
Congenital Glaucoma
Conjunctiva Cyst
Contusion of the Eyeball
Convergence Insufficiency
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Dacryoadenitis
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Dislocation of Lens
Disorder of Choroid
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Duane Retraction Syndrome
Ectropion of Eyelid
Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Exophoria
Eye Disease
Eyeball Contusion
Eyelid Spasm
Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
Foreign Body in Eye
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma 1, Open Angle, I
Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hypertropia
Hyphema
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Hypopyon
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Hypotropia
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iridocyclitis
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Juvenile Cataract
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Keratoconus
Macular Hole
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Marfan Syndrome
Migraine
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Miosis
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Nerve Injury
Night Blindness
Nodular Episcleritis
Non-Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Ophthalmoplegia
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Optic Neuritis
Optic Papillitis
Orbital Cellulitis
Paralytic Strabismus
Pars Planitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinguecula
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Posterior Uveitis
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Vasculitis
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoblastoma
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Retrobulbar Neuritis
Scleromalacia Perforans
Sjögren's Syndrome
Squamous Blepharitis
Staphyloma Posticum
Sympathetic Uveitis
Temporal Arteritis
Tonic Pupil
Traumatic Glaucoma
Ulcerative Blepharitis
Uveitis
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Visual Disturbance
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Argon Laser Trabeculoplasty
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Contact Lens Treatment
Cyclodialysis
Drainage of Conjunctival Cyst
Excision of Chalazion
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Sclera
Eye Examination
Eye Injection
Eye Procedure
Eye Surgery
Glaucoma Medical Therapy
Glaucoma Treatment
Incisional Glaucoma Surgery
Intraocular Lens Implant Surgery
Iris Biopsy
Laser Surgery
Laser Trabeculoplasty
Medical and Surgical Management of Glaucoma
Ocular Inflammation (Uveitis) Treatment
Ocular Prosthetics
Peripheral Iridotomy
Pterygium Surgery
Removal of Intraocular Foreign Body
Repair of Eye Laceration
Scleral Reinforcement Surgery
Shunts
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Trabeculectomy
Vitrectomy
YAG Iridotomy
YAG Laser Capsulotomy

Insurance Accepted

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Locations

  1. 1 William E Sponsel M.D. PA
    5210 Thousand Oaks Dr Ste 1244, San Antonio, TX 78233
  2. 2 Office
    311 Camden St Ste 306, San Antonio, TX 78215
  3. 3 Eye & Vision Care Clinic
    9725 Datapoint Dr, San Antonio, TX 78229
  4. 4 University of the Incarnate Word
    2547 E Commerce St, San Antonio, TX 78203

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Sponsel
3.4
Based on 13 Reviews
5 Stars (7)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (4)

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May 09, 2023
Dr. Sponsel has guided me through a very serious journey of strongly impared vision problems. He has been not only my specialist, but my ROCK.
Nancy Allred — May 09, 2023
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Anterior Segment Ophthalmology
Anterior Segment Surgery
Cataract Surgery
Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Ophthalmic Surgery
Pediatric Ophthalmology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University Of Bristol, Faculty Of Medicine And Dentistry
    1983
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Bristol Royal Infirm
    1988
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University Wis
    1991
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University Wis
    1988
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Sponsel frequently treats the following conditions: Ocular Hypertension, Eye Pain and Hypotony of Eye. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. William Sponsel, MD is affiliated with Methodist Hospital, Baptist Medical Center and Connally Memorial Medical Center.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Methodist Hospital

    7700 Floyd Curl Dr, San Antonio, TX

  • Baptist Medical Center

    111 Dallas St, San Antonio, TX

  • Connally Memorial Medical Center

    499 10th St, Floresville, TX