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- Saint Louis, MO
- Dr. Robert Olk, MD
Dr. Robert Olk, MD
Ophthalmology•Male•Age 75
Ophthalmology
Dr. Robert Olk, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Saint Louis, MO and has over 48 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from RUSH UNIVERSITY in 1975. He is affiliated with SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton. His office accepts new patients.

Missouri Eye Assocs/Retina Center
11710 Old Ballas Rd Ste 102 Saint Louis, MO 63141Accepting new patients
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About Me
Biography
Specialties
- Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
- Ophthalmology
Education
Awards
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best way to schedule an appointment with Dr. Robert Olk, MD?
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Does Dr. Robert Olk, MD accept any insurance plans?
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Does Dr. Robert Olk, MD accept new patients?
New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Robert Olk, MD on Healthgrades. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Olk's profile.
What conditions does Dr. Robert Olk, MD treat?
Dr. Olk frequently treats the following conditions: Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), Acute Endophthalmitis, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration. See more on Healthgrades.
What is Dr. Robert Olk, MD's office address?
Dr. Olk's office is located at 11710 Old Ballas Rd Ste 102, Saint Louis, MO 63141. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Is Dr. Robert Olk, MD affiliated with any hospitals?
Dr. Robert Olk, MD is affiliated with SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton.
Is Dr. Robert Olk, MD a board-certified professional?
Yes, Dr. Robert Olk, MD holds board certifications in Ophthalmology.
How much experience does Dr. Robert Olk, MD have?
Dr. Olk has over 47 years of healthcare experience.
Does Dr. Robert Olk, MD receive good ratings from patients?
There is a star rating of 2.9/5 for Dr. Robert Olk, MD. Patients say that the provider listened & answered questions well and they trusted the provider's decisions. See all patient feedback on Healthgrades.
Experience and Background Checks
Background Check
Dr. Olk's Top Procedures and Conditions
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Olk performs Vitreoretinal Surgery more than 98% of his peers
Dr. Olk performs this procedure more than 98% of his peers
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Olk treats Diabetic Macular Edema (DME) more than 97% of his peers
Dr. Olk treats this condition more than 97% of his peers
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Olk performs Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair) more than 97% of his peers
Dr. Olk performs this procedure more than 97% of his peers
Dr. Olk's conditions and procedures:
- Acute Endophthalmitis
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration
- Allergic Conjunctivitis
- Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
- Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
- B-Scan Ultrasound
- Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
- Benign Neoplasm of Eye
- Blepharitis
- Cataract
- Cataract Removal Surgery
- Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
- Chorioretinal Scars
- Chorioretinitis
- Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
- Chronic Endophthalmitis
- Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
- Corneal Diseases
- Corneal Erosion
- Corneal Ulcer
- Degenerative Disorders of Globe
- Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
- Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
- Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
- Drusen
- Dry Eyes
- Ectropion of Eyelid
- Endophthalmitis
- Eye Cancer
- Eye Infections
- Eye Melanoma
- Eye Test
- Eyelid Disorders
- Eyelid Surgery
- Farnsworth Lantern Test
- Floaters
- Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
- Foreign Body in Eye
- Foreign Body Removal from Eye
- Glaucoma
- Iridectomy
- Iridocyclitis
- Juvenile Macular Degeneration
- Keratitis
- Lazy Eye
- Macular Edema
- Macular Hole
- Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
- Nearsightedness
- Ocular Hypertension
- Panophthalmitis
- Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
- Pars Planitis
- Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
- Progressive High Myopia
- Purulent Endophthalmitis
- Removal of Intraocular Foreign Body
- Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
- Retained Intraocular Foreign Body, Non-Magnetic
- Retinal Cysts
- Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
- Retinal Dystrophy
- Retinal Hemangioma
- Retinal Hemorrhage
- Retinal Neovascularization
- Retinal Telangiectasia
- Retinal Vein Occlusion
- Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
- Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
- Retinoschisis
- Senile Cataracts
- Tear Duct Disorders
- Trichiasis
- Ultrasound, Eye
- Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
- Vision Screening
- Visual Field Defects
- Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)
- Vitreoretinal Surgery
- Vitreous Hemorrhage
- Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
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Dr. Olk accepts the following insurance:
- Aetna
- Aetna HMO
- Choice Plus POS II
- Anthem
- Balanced Blue Access Choice-MO
- Balanced Blue Access-MO
- Balanced Blue Preferred-MO
- Blue Access Choice - S-MO
- Blue Access Choice-MO
- Blue Access-MO
- Blue Preferred Network-MO
- Blue Preferred Options-MO
- Blue Preferred Plus-MO POS
- Blue Preferred-MO HMO
- Blue Traditional-MO
- Bronze Blue Access Choice Plus-MO
- Bronze Blue Access Choice-MO
- Bronze Blue Access Plus-MO
- Bronze Blue Access-MO
- Bronze Blue Preferred Plus-MO
- Bronze Blue Preferred-MO
- Gold Blue Access Choice Plus-MO
- Gold Blue Access Choice-MO
- Gold Blue Access Plus-MO
- Gold Blue Access-MO
- Gold Blue Preferred Options-MO
- Gold Blue Preferred Plus-MO
- Gold Blue Preferred-MO
- Lumenos Plans (Blue Access Choice)-MO
- Lumenos plans (Blue Access)-MO
- National (BlueCard Basic) PPO
- National (BlueCard) PPO
- Silver Blue Access Choice Plus-MO
- Silver Blue Access Choice-MO
- Silver Blue Access Plus-MO
- Silver Blue Access-MO
- Silver Blue Preferred Options-MO
- Silver Blue Preferred-MO
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
- Blue Preferred Plus POS
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Card PPO
- CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
- HealthyBlue 2.0
- HealthyBlue Advantage
- Cigna
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna PPO
- LocalPlus
- Open Access Plus
- First Health
- First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- Humana
- Choice Care PPO
- MultiPlan
- MultiPlan PPO
Locations
Missouri Eye Assocs/Retina Center
Advance Sight Center Inc
Advance Sight Center Inc
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Affiliated Hospitals
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Learn more about how Healthgrades measuresHospital Quality.76% Patients that would definitely recommend, 6% higher than the national average
1 Award Received
Award Highlight: Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2020)
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