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Dr. Zachary Balest, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 37
Dr. Zachary Balest, MD
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Dr. Zachary Balest, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Gainesville, GA.
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Dr. Zachary Balest, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 37
Gainesville, GA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Zachary Balest, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Gainesville, GA.

About

Dr. Balest graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MAINE / AUGUSTA CAMPUS. Dr. Zachary Balest, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Gainesville, GA. Dr. Balest currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital, Mountain Lakes Medical Center, Northeast Georgia Medical Center Habersham and Stephens County Hospital. Dr. Balest has experience treating conditions like Cataract, Senile Cataracts and Accommodation Disorders among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Balest received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Dr. Balest's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Balest is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Cataract
Senile Cataracts
Accommodation Disorders
Cataract
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Senile Cataracts
Accommodation Disorders
Farsightedness
Nearsightedness
Presbyopia
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Corneal Diseases
Diabetic Retinopathy
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lazy Eye
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Ocular Hypertension
Tear Duct Disorders
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Astigmatism
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diplopia
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Disorder of Choroid
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Ectropion of Eyelid
Esotropia
Exotropia
Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eyeball Contusion
Eyelid Disorders
Floaters
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Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Heterophoria
Hypertropia
Hypotropia
Iridocyclitis
Keratitis
Keratoconus
Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Migraine
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Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Optic Neuritis
Paralytic Strabismus
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinguecula
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Strabismus
Stye
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Trichiasis
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Cataract Removal Surgery
Cornea Surgery
Dilation of Outflow Canal
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Eyelid Surgery
Goniotomy
Tear Duct Surgery
Acquired Coloboma
Acute Endophthalmitis
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Anterior Scleritis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Bell's Palsy
Black Eye
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Brow Ptosis
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Dystrophy
Choroidal Hemorrhage Rupture
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Congenital Nystagmus
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Convergence Insufficiency
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Dislocation of Lens
Duane Retraction Syndrome
Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Esophoria
Exophoria
Eye Melanoma
Eye Pain
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Eyelid Spasm
Foreign Body in Eye
Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Hordeolum
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hyphema
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Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Mechanical Strabismus
Mydriasis
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Nodular Episcleritis
Nystagmus
Orbital Fracture
Pars Planitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Serous Detachment Retina
Solar Retinopathy
Squamous Blepharitis
Staphyloma Posticum
Uveitis
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Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
B-Scan Ultrasound
Excision of Chalazion
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitreoretinal Surgery

Insurance Accepted

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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Open Access Plus
    LocalPlus
  • BlueChoice-GA HMO
    Pathway X (on Exchange)-GA HMO
  • Blue Choice Option POS
    Blue Choice HMO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Choice Plus POS II
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Choice Care PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Gainesville Eye Associates LLC
    2061 Beverly Rd, Gainesville, GA 30501
  2. 2 Peachtree Family Eye Care
    4295 E US 64 Alt, Murphy, NC 28906
  3. 3 Toccoa Clinic Medical Assoc
    274 Big a Rd, Toccoa, GA 30577
  4. 4 Habesham Eye Clinic Inc.
    120 Vision Dr, Cornelia, GA 30531

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Sep 17, 2019
Dr. Balest saw my daughter as a work in after an auto accident. He was very thorough and made her and I both feel at ease after seeing him.
Tania — Sep 17, 2019
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Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF MAINE / AUGUSTA CAMPUS
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

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

Dr. Balest frequently treats the following conditions: Cataract, Senile Cataracts and Accommodation Disorders. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Zachary Balest, MD is affiliated with Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital, Mountain Lakes Medical Center, Northeast Georgia Medical Center Habersham and Stephens County Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Zachary Balest, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital

    3990 E US 64 Alt, Murphy, NC

  • Mountain Lakes Medical Center

    162 Legacy Pt, Clayton, GA

  • Northeast Georgia Medical Center Habersham

    541 441 Historic Hwy N, Demorest, GA

  • Stephens County Hospital

    163 Hospital Dr, Toccoa, GA