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Dr. Belinda Shirkey, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 58
Dr. Belinda Shirkey, MD
4.6 (11 Ratings)
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Dr. Belinda Shirkey, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Lexington, KY.
Dr. Belinda Shirkey, MD
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Dr. Belinda Shirkey, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 58
Lexington, KY
Accepting new patients
Dr. Belinda Shirkey, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Lexington, KY.

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Dr. Belinda Shirkey, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Lexington, KY. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Saint Joseph East, Bourbon Community Hospital, Georgetown Community Hospital and King's Daughters Medical Center. Dr. Shirkey has experience treating conditions like Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Diabetic Retinopathy among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Shirkey received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 11 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Shirkey also speaks Chinese. Dr. Shirkey is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Diabetic Retinopathy
Macular or Retinal Edema
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Cataract
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Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eyelid Spasm
Floaters
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Glaucoma
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Hypertensive Retinopathy
Iridocyclitis
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
Progressive High Myopia
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoschisis
Senile Cataracts
Strabismus
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Acute Endophthalmitis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Blepharitis
Blindness
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Hemorrhage Rupture
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Diseases
Diplopia
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Dislocation of Lens
Disorder of Choroid
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Dry Eyes
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Endophthalmitis
Exotropia
Eye Melanoma
Eye Pain
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Eyelid Disorders
Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
Foreign Body in Eye
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Hordeolum
Hyphema
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Hypopyon
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Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Keratitis
Keratoconus
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Migraine
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Nearsightedness
Nystagmus
Ocular Hypertension
Optic Neuritis
Pars Planitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Posterior Scleritis
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Hemangioma
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinal Vasculitis
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retrobulbar Neuritis
Serous Detachment Retina
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Trichiasis
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
B-Scan Ultrasound
Cataract Removal Surgery
Eye Test
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Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Glaucoma Surgery
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Ultrasound
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)

Insurance Accepted

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  • UK-KY PPO
  • Blue Preferred Plus POS
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Sagamore Plus

Locations

  1. 1 Retina Associates of Kentucky
    120 N Eagle Creek Dr Ste 500, Lexington, KY 40509
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  2. 2 Office
    315 Leonardwood Rd Ste 4, Frankfort, KY 40601
  3. 3 Southern Kentucky Eye Center Psc
    120 Tradepark Dr Ste A, Somerset, KY 42503
  4. 4 Office
    238 Geri Ln Ste A, Richmond, KY 40475

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4.6
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Aug 16, 2023
Dr. Shirkey was extremely personable, and referred me on when she determined my condition needed a different type of specialist. I really appreciate that, and recommend her highly.
Laura — Aug 16, 2023
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Chinese
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Ophthalmic Surgery
Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University of Arkansas
    1994
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Manhattan E E T Hospital|University Of Ar College Of Med
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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. Belinda Shirkey, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shirkey's profile.

Dr. Shirkey frequently treats the following conditions: Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Diabetic Retinopathy. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Belinda Shirkey, MD is affiliated with Saint Joseph East, Bourbon Community Hospital, Georgetown Community Hospital and King's Daughters Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Belinda Shirkey, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Saint Joseph East

    150 N Eagle Creek Dr, Lexington, KY

  • Bourbon Community Hospital

    9 Linville Dr, Paris, KY

  • Georgetown Community Hospital

    1140 Lexington Rd, Georgetown, KY

  • King's Daughters Medical Center

    2201 Lexington Ave, Ashland, KY