Benjamin Bakall M.D.,PHD
OVERVIEW
Originally from Uppsala, Sweden, Dr. Benjamin Bakall joined Associated Retina Consultants in 2013 as a medical retina and inherited retinal dystrophy specialist. He is the director of the Inherited Retinal Disease and Visual Function Clinic at the Phoenix office, and a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Ophthalmology and scientific mentor for medical student scholarly projects at the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix.
Dr. Bakall has researched, published and lectured at national meetings on numerous topics in ophthalmology and inherited retinal diseases. He has conducted clinical trials on macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and inherited retinal diseases and he is an invited reviewer for a number of scientific journals.
Dr. Bakall maintains memberships in several professional organizations including the Arizona Ophthalmological Society and the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology. He has been the medical chair for Vision Walk …Arizona-Foundation for Fighting Blindness for several years. He is a member of the Quality Committee for Innovation Care Partners affiliated with HonorHealth.
Awards for Research Inherited Retinal Dystrophies
- Clive H. Sell, MD Vision Foundation
- FFB, Foundation Fighting Blindness, Clinical/Research Fellowship Award for research in Inherited retinal degenerations - The Alan Laties career development program.
- Postdoctoral fellowship, Swedish Research Council for research on Best Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy, bestrophin-1 and bestrophin-2. Mentor: Alan Marmorstein, University of Arizona.
- The Anders Wall Award for Young Scientist of the year
During his free time, he enjoys traveling, exercising and spending time with his family.
Our Doctors
Each of our doctors is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, and all are members of various prestigious organizations such as the American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Medical Association, and Arizona Ophthalmological Society. They have been recognized as top doctors in the field by Phoenix Magazine and America’s Top Ophthalmologists – Castle Connolly Medical. Most also hold clinical assistant professorships with the University of Arizona.
Saving Vision in Arizona Since 1974
Whatever the reason for your impaired vision, Associated Retina Consultants has an experienced team of Arizona eye specialists to diagnose and treat your vision problem. Our focus is on the retina and macula (the back of the eye) and the vitreous humor (gel like tissue) in the eye. When you have problems with these parts of your eye, your vision will be in jeopardy. We work hard every day to protect and save our patients’ vision, helping them lead better quality lives.
Practice Highlights
Founded in 1974 Arizona's largest independently owned
Covering 13 locations & growing
11 board-certified Vitreoretinal Retina specialists
Arizona most trusted & experienced group of vitreoretinal Retina surgeons
AUPO accredited Vitreoretinal Retinal fellowship program
Clinical affiliation with U of A medical school
Our Services
All adult and pediatric Vitreoretinal Retinal diseases & surgeries
Macular degeneration (support group)
Diabetic retinopathy
Ocular oncology
Unexplained vision loss and inherited retinal diseases
Cutting-edge research with participation in nationwide & worldwide clinical trials
Retinal detachment torn
Main locations
GOODYEAR
1626 N. Litchfield Rd. Suite 250 Goodyear, AZ 85395
GILBERT
3513 S. Mercy Road Gilbert, AZ 85297
MESA
1933 S. Alma School Road Mesa, AZ 85210
PHOENIX
1750 E. Glendale Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85020
SCOTTSDALE
14500 Northsight Blvd Suite 121 Scottsdale, AZ 85260
PEORIA
15353 N. 91st Avenue Peoria, AZ 85381
PRESCOTT VALLEY
2517 N. Great Western Drive Suite K Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
PRESCOTT
1055 W Iron Springs Road. Prescott AZ 86305
Satellite Locations
CASA GRANDE
545 N. Peart Road Arizona Casa Grande, AZ 85122
COTTONWOOD
199 S. Candy Lane Suite 2A Cottonwood, AZ 86326
FLAGSTAFF
900 N. San Francisco Street Flagstaff, AZ 86001
PAYSON
302 W Main Street Payson Payson, AZ 85541
SEDONA
95 Soldiers Pass Rd A-1 Sedona, AZ 86336
PATIENT'S PERSPECTIVE
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LOCATIONS
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CONDITIONS TREATED
- Cataract
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Chalazion
- Droopy Eyelids
- Posterior Vitreous Detachments
- Entropion
- Trichiasis
- Eyelid Lesions
- Keratitis
- Myopia (Nearsightedness)
- Astigmatism
- Pterygium
- Blepharitis
- Conjunctivitis
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Dry Eye Syndrome
- Corneal Disease
- Primary Angle-Closure Glaucoma
- Presbyopia (Aging Eyes)
- Nearsightedness Myopia
- Farsightedness (Hyperopia)
- Keratoconus
- Dry Eyes
- Treatment of Refractive Errors (LASIK)
- Uveitis
- Strabismus
- Amblyopia (Lazy Eye)
- Eye Floaters
- Flashes
PROCEDURES PERFORMED
- Ophthalmological Exam
- Lens and Cataract Procedures
- Blepharoplasty (Eye Lift)
- Cataract Surgery (Phacoemulsification)
- Glaucoma Treatments
- Eyelid malposition repair (ectropion and entropion)
- Ptosis repair
- Incision & Drainage Chalazion
- Cyst Excision
- Corneal surgery
- Lasik Surgery
- Juvederm
- Liposuction
- LASIK (Laser In Situ Keratomileusis)
- Pterygium Surgery
- Laser Eye Surgery (Photorefractive Keratectomy)
- Eye Health Exams
- Multifocal Lens Implant
- Surgical Astigmatism Correction
- Refractive lens exchange (RLE)
- Dry Eye Surgery (Conjunctivo-chalasis surgery)
- Glaucoma surgery
- Oculoplastic surgery
- Clear Lens Exchange (CLE)
- Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK)
- Visian Toric ICL
SPECIALTIES
- Ophthamology
- Retina
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
INSURANCE PLANS ACCEPTED (60)
- UHC Options PPO
- Humana National POS
- Aetna Whole Health Banner Health Network HMO
- Aetna Managed Choice POS Open Access
- Aetna Whole Health Arizona Care Network
- BCBS AZ Alliance Network
- Health Net AZ PPO HSA
- Aetna Signature Administrators PPO
- Aetna Savings Plus of AZ
- UHC Navigate POS
- Health Net Ambetter/CommunityCare HMO
- Health Net AZ HMO ExcelCare Network
- Aetna Choice POS II
- UHC Choice Plus POS
- CIGNA PPO
- UHC Navigate HMO
- First Health PPO
- CIGNA HMO
- BCBS AZ Neighborhood Network MRF
- UHC Compass HMO
- BCBS Blue Card PPO
- Humana Choice POS
- CIGNA Open Access Plus
- Aetna HMO
- CIGNA LocalPlus
- Multiplan PPO
- PHCS PPO
- Humana Phoenix HMOx
- Aexcel PPO
- Arizona Care Network
- Ambetter/CommunityCare HMO Directory
- Carondelet Health Network
- Connect Network - AZ
- MEDICA CHOICE WITH UNITEDHEALTHC
- Neighborhood
- Oscar Insurance AZ
- PPO/EPO Statewide
- UHC NAVIGATE PLUS POS
- UHC Nexus Open Access
- Aetna AZ Banner PPO (ACA Broad Network)
- Aetna Banner APCN Plus Health Network Choice POS II
- Aetna Banner Managed Plus Open Access Managed Plus
- Aetna Banner OA MP (ACA & AFA Performance Network)
- Aetna Elect Choice EPO Open Access
- Aetna Innovation Health Aetna Premier Care Network Plus
- Aetna Open Choice PPO
- Ambetter AZ
- BCBS AZ Alliance HMO
- BCBS AZ Alliance PPO/EPO
- BCBS AZ Neighborhood
- BCBS AZ PPO/EPO Statewide
- BCBSA Blue Card High Performance Network
- Health Net Ambetter/CommunityCare HMO Directory
- Humana / ChoiceCare Network PPO
- Medica Choice With UHC
- Oscar HMO AZ
- Bright Health Plan - Employer
- Bright Health Plan Individual & Family
- Oscar CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus
- Humana HMO Premier
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