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OVERVIEW

My ophthalmology practice is dedicated to providing high quality diagnostic expertise and both medical and surgical management for diseases of the retina. My medical practice therefore emphasizes identification and treatment of diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, retinal vascular disorders, inflammatory eye disease (uveitis) and retinal detachment. I am committed to state of the art management for diseases of the vitreous, retina and macula in a community setting. My educational background which includes fellowship training and a multi-decade commitment to professional development set my medical and surgical practice apart from general ophthalmology practices that claim to offer services for patients with retinal problems. I take great care discussing with patients who have surgical problems the risks and benefits of surgical management. Simply having a surgical problem does not necessarily mean that surgery should be performed particularly if the patient does not perceive a loss in function. Too many surgeons measure their worth by the number of procedures they perform each year without consideration the needs of the patient. Whenever possible I involve the patient in the decision making process regarding the appropriateness of surgery and post surgical care. I have access to state of the art diagnostic equipment within a short walking distance of the exam rooms and I can repair simple retinal detachments in the office by pneumatic retinopexy (PR). I perform surgery under both general and local anesthesia in the outpatient facility of Tulsa's premier hospital for ophthalmic surgery, St. John Medical Center. The pre-admission testing, surgery and post-operative care are usually performed in the same unit at the hospital.
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PATIENT'S PERSPECTIVE

Explains conditions and treatments
Takes time to answer my questions
Provides follow-up as needed

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RATINGS AND REVIEWS

Dr. Balyeat's Rating
27 Ratings with 2 Reviews
Patient Perspective
4.5 Explains conditions and treatments
4.5 Takes time to answer my questions
4.5 Provides follow-up as needed
Office Rating
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2000 S WHEELING AVE STE 501, TULSA, OK, 74104
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2.0 Office cleanliness
2.0 Courteous staff
2.0 Scheduling flexibility
Ray M Balyeat Md
2000 S WHEELING AVE STE 501
TULSA, OK, 74104
2 REVIEWS
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"Excellent..no BS, straight facts"
  • January 20, 2023
"Terrible doctor - avoid him at all costs. Condescending, disrespectful, full or himself. Does not take time to read patient notes (says he never reads them) or explain test results conducted in his office at great expense. My experience with him -- after waiting OVER 3 HOURS to see him--was absolutely horrible. Remember the name DR. RAY M. BALYEAT - one of the WORST "doctors" in the St. John/Ascension system."
  • November 17, 2022

LOCATIONS

Ray M Balyeat Md
The Eye Institute
2000 S WHEELING AVE STE 501
TULSA, OK, 74104
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Thu12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
2000 S Wheeling Ave Ste 400
Tulsa, OK, 74104
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Medicare Accepted
  • Medicaid Accepted
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Medicare Accepted
  • Medicaid Accepted
2000 S Wheeling Ave Ste 500
Tulsa, OK, 74104
1923 S Utica Ave
Tulsa, OK, 74104
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6161 S Yale Ave
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EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Medical School
University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine
Graduated 1983
Residency
University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center
University Of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center

INSURANCE PLANS ACCEPTED  (43)

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  • UHC Compass HMO
  • UHC Navigate HMO
  • BCBS OK BlueChoice
  • Aetna HMO
  • Community Care PCC
  • Aetna Managed Choice POS Open Access
  • Humana ChoiceCare Network PPO
  • CIGNA Open Access Plus
  • UHC Options PPO
  • First Health PPO
  • Humana Choice POS
  • BCBS Blue Card PPO
  • UHC Choice Plus POS
  • Aetna Signature Administrators PPO
  • PHCS PPO
  • CommunityCare PPO Standard Network
  • CIGNA PPO
  • UHC Navigate POS
  • Multiplan PPO
  • CIGNA HMO
  • Aetna Choice POS II
  • Humana National POS
  • Aexcel PPO
  • BCBS OK Blue Advantage PPO
  • BCBS OK Blue Preferred PPO
  • BCBS OK BlueLincs HMO
  • BCBS OK BlueOptions PPO
  • Blue Advantage PPO
  • CommunityCare HMO Select Network
  • CommunityCare HMO Standard Network
  • Harmony by Medica
  • MEDICA CHOICE WITH UNITEDHEALTHC
  • UHC NAVIGATE PLUS POS
  • UHC Nexus Open Access
  • Aetna Elect Choice EPO Open Access
  • Aetna Open Choice PPO
  • BCBSA Blue Card High Performance Network
  • CommunityCare POS Select Plus Network
  • Humana / ChoiceCare Network PPO
  • Humana/ChoiceCare+ Network PPO
  • Medica Choice With UHC
  • Aetna Innovation Health Aetna Premier Care Network Plus
  • HCH Plus
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