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Dr. David Scales, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 67
Dr. David Scales, MD
3.8 (17 Ratings)
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Dr. David Scales, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in San Antonio, TX.
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Dr. David Scales, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 67
San Antonio, TX
Accepting new patients
42 years of experience
Dr. David Scales, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in San Antonio, TX.

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Dr. David Scales, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in San Antonio, TX and has 42 years experience. They graduated from Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences in 1982 and completed a residency at Wilford Hall USAF MC.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Peterson Regional Medical Center, Methodist Hospital and Methodist Hospital South. Dr. Scales has experience treating conditions like Uveitis and Iridocyclitis, Iridocyclitis and Endophthalmitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Scales received an average rating of 3.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 17 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Scales also speaks Spanish. Dr. Scales is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Iridocyclitis
Endophthalmitis
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Iridocyclitis
Endophthalmitis
Acute Endophthalmitis
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Anterior Scleritis
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
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Eyelid Disorders
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Ocular Hypertension
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinal Vasculitis
Tear Duct Disorders
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Accommodation Disorders
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Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
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Brawny Scleritis
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Panuveitis
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Pars Planitis
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Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retina Diseases
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Retinal Dystrophy
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Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Tear
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Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
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Senile Cataracts
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B-Scan Ultrasound
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Eye Surgery
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Removal of Intraocular Foreign Body
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Ultrasound
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)
Vitreoretinal Surgery

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Locations

  1. 1 Retina and Uveitis Consultants of Texas PA
    9623 Huebner Rd Ste 100, San Antonio, TX 78240

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3.8
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Mar 29, 2021
I have been seeing Dr. Skales since 2019 and am extremely happy with him and his staff. My eyes are doing much, much better and if I have a flare-up, he always gives me the best treatment.
Veronica Torres — Mar 29, 2021
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Biography
  • Dr. David Scales, MD is an ophthalmology specialist in San Antonio, TX and has over 41 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences in 1982. He specializes in Ophthalmology, Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery, and more.
Biography
Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery
Research
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences
    1982
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Malcolm Grow Medical Center
    1983
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Wilford Hall USAF MC
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Ohio St University|Ohio St University Columbus
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. David Scales, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Scales' profile.

Dr. Scales frequently treats the following conditions: Uveitis and Iridocyclitis, Iridocyclitis and Endophthalmitis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. David Scales, MD is affiliated with Peterson Regional Medical Center, Methodist Hospital and Methodist Hospital South.

Yes, Dr. David Scales, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Peterson Regional Medical Center

    551 Hill Country Dr, Kerrville, TX

  • Methodist Hospital

    7700 Floyd Curl Dr, San Antonio, TX

  • Methodist Hospital South

    1905 E State Highway 97, Jourdanton, TX