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Dr. Nelson Sabates, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 61
Dr. Nelson Sabates, MD
4.6 (43 Ratings)
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Dr. Nelson Sabates, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Kansas City, MO.
Dr. Nelson Sabates, MD
4.6 (43 Ratings)
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Dr. Nelson Sabates, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 61
Kansas City, MO
Accepting new patients
38 years of experience
Dr. Nelson Sabates, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Kansas City, MO.

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Dr. Nelson Sabates, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Kansas City, MO and has 38 years experience. They graduated from University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Medicine in 1986 and completed a residency at Dean a McGee Eye Inst-Okla College of Medicine|University of Oklahoma / Health Sciences Center.They currently practice at Sabates Eye Center at University Health and are affiliated with University Health Truman Medical Center. Dr. Sabates has experience treating conditions like Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear, Macular Hole and Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Sabates received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 43 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Sabates also speaks Spanish. Dr. Sabates is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Macular Hole
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Macular Hole
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Cataract
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Chorioretinal Scars
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Disorder of Choroid
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Exotropia
Eye Infections
Hordeolum
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Macular or Retinal Edema
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Senile Cataracts
Strabismus
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Cataract Removal Surgery
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Acute Endophthalmitis
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Autoimmune Diseases
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chalazion
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Ectropion of Eyelid
Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Eye Cancer
Floaters
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Foreign Body in Eye
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Headache
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Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hyphema
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Hypopyon
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Iridocyclitis
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Non-Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Paralytic Strabismus
Presbyopia
Pterygium
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retina Diseases
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Scleromalacia Perforans
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Vascular Disease
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Blue Preferred Plus POS
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas
  • Blue Card PPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Freedom Network
  • GEHA
  • Tricare
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    Preferred PPO
  • Medicaid
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Sterling
  • United Healthcare

Locations

  1. 1 Sabates Eye Center at University Health
    2101 Charlotte St Ste 250, Kansas City, MO 64108
  2. 2 Sabates Eye Center University Health Lakewood
    7900 Lees Summit Rd, Kansas City, MO 64139

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Sabates
4.6
Based on 43 Reviews
5 Stars (38)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (4)

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Patient Reviews
Nov 29, 2023
I had some traumatic retina issues that required immediate attention that has been restored with Dr. Sabetes expertise. The care and attention provided by the Doctor and staff was very helpful in my time of need!
James Martin — Nov 29, 2023
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Medicine
    1986
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • St Lukes Hospital
    1987
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Dean a McGee Eye Inst-Okla College of Medicine|University of Oklahoma / Health Sciences Center
    1990
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • HARVARD Medical School
    1992
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Sabates frequently treats the following conditions: Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear, Macular Hole and Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Nelson Sabates, MD is affiliated with University Health Truman Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Nelson Sabates, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • University Health Truman Medical Center

    2301 Holmes St, Kansas City, MO