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Dr. William Sponsel, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 69
Dr. William Sponsel, MD
3.4 (13 Ratings)

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Dr. William Sponsel, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in San Antonio, TX.
Dr. William Sponsel, MD
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Dr. William Sponsel, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 69
San Antonio, TX
Accepting new patients
41 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. William Sponsel, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in San Antonio, TX.

About

Dr. William Sponsel, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in San Antonio, TX and has 41 years experience. They graduated from University Of Bristol, Faculty Of Medicine And Dentistry in 1983 and completed a residency at University Wis.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Methodist Hospital Ambulatory Surgery. Dr. Sponsel has experience treating conditions like Eye Pain, Glaucoma and Ocular Hypertension among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Sponsel received an average rating of 3.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 13 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Sponsel also speaks Spanish. Dr. Sponsel is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Eye Pain
Glaucoma
Ocular Hypertension
Eye Pain
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Glaucoma
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Ocular Hypertension
Hypotony of Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Accommodation Disorders
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Blepharitis
Cataract
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Chronic Conjunctivitis
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Diseases
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Retinopathy
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
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Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Farsightedness
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Keratitis
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Macular or Retinal Edema
Nearsightedness
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Presbyopia
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Senile Cataracts
Strabismus
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Trichiasis
Visual Field Defects
Cataract Removal Surgery
Conjunctivoplasty
Coreoplasty
Eyelid Surgery
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Iridoplasty
Tear Duct Surgery
Acquired Coloboma
Acute Angle-Closure Glaucoma
Acute Endophthalmitis
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Anisocoria
Astigmatism
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Black Eye
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Brow Ptosis
Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Chorioretinitis
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Chronic Angle-Closure Glaucoma
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Closed-Angle Glaucoma
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Dacryoadenitis
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Dislocation of Lens
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Duane Retraction Syndrome
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Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Esotropia
Exophoria
Exotropia
Eye Cancer
Eye Disease
Eyeball Contusion
Eyelid Spasm
Floaters
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Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
Foreign Body in Eye
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma 1, Open Angle, I
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Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hordeolum
Hypertropia
Hyphema
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Hypotropia
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iridocyclitis
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Juvenile Cataract
Keratoconus
Macular Hole
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Migraine
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Nerve Injury
Night Blindness
Non-Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Nystagmus
Optic Neuritis
Optic Papillitis
Paralytic Strabismus
Pars Planitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinguecula
Posterior Uveitis
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Vasculitis
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Retrobulbar Neuritis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Staphyloma Posticum
Sympathetic Uveitis
Temporal Arteritis
Tonic Pupil
Traumatic Glaucoma
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Visual Disturbance
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Anterior Vitrectomy
Argon Laser Trabeculoplasty
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Contact Lens Treatment
Cornea Surgery
Cyclodialysis
Drainage of Conjunctival Cyst
Excision of Chalazion
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Sclera
Eye Examination
Eye Injection
Eye Procedure
Eye Surgery
Glaucoma Medical Therapy
Glaucoma Treatment
Incisional Glaucoma Surgery
Intraocular Lens Implant Surgery
Iris Biopsy
Laser Surgery
Laser Trabeculoplasty
Medical and Surgical Management of Glaucoma
Ocular Inflammation (Uveitis) Treatment
Ocular Prosthetics
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Peripheral Iridotomy
Pterygium Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Removal of Intraocular Foreign Body
Scleral Reinforcement Surgery
Shunts
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Trabeculectomy
Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)
Vitreoretinal Surgery
YAG Iridotomy
YAG Laser Capsulotomy

Insurance Accepted

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    Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
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    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Signature Administrators PPO
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  • Choice Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
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    Options PPO
    United Healthcare

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    311 Camden St Ste 306, San Antonio, TX 78215
  2. 2 William E Sponsel M.d. PA
    5210 Thousand Oaks Dr Ste 1244, San Antonio, TX 78233
  3. 3 Eye & Vision Care Clinic
    9725 Datapoint Dr, San Antonio, TX 78229
  4. 4 University of the Incarnate Word
    2547 E Commerce St, San Antonio, TX 78203

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Sponsel
3.4
Based on 13 Reviews
5 Stars (7)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (4)

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May 09, 2023
Dr. Sponsel has guided me through a very serious journey of strongly impared vision problems. He has been not only my specialist, but my ROCK.
Nancy Allred — May 09, 2023
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About Me

Care Philosophy
  • Sponsel Eye Experts is a leader in groundbreaking research, and advanced Ophthalmic care including state of the art surgical care. We specialize in working with the Special Needs population through our partnership with The Multi-Assistance Center at Morgan's Wonderland. We collaborate with our established clinics that serve in Guatemala and Malawi, Africa.?

Care Philosophy
Biography
  • Dr. William Sponsel, MD is an ophthalmology specialist in San Antonio, TX and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University Of Bristol, Faculty Of Medicine And Dentistry in 1983. He specializes in Ophthalmology, Anterior Segment Ophthalmology, and more.
Biography
Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Anterior Segment Ophthalmology
Anterior Segment Surgery
Cataract Surgery
Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Ophthalmic Surgery
Pediatric Ophthalmology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University Of Bristol, Faculty Of Medicine And Dentistry
    1983
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Bristol Royal Infirm
    1988
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University Wis
    1991
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University Wis
    1988
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Sponsel frequently treats the following conditions: Eye Pain, Glaucoma and Ocular Hypertension. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. William Sponsel, MD is affiliated with Methodist Hospital Ambulatory Surgery.

Yes, Dr. William Sponsel, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Methodist Hospital Ambulatory Surgery

    9150 Huebner Rd, San Antonio, TX