Dr. William Burks, MD

Ophthalmology ·

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Age 63

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Dr. William Burks, MD is an ophthalmology specialist in Margate, FL and has been practicing for 30 years. He graduated from Tulane University School Of Medicine in 1981 and specializes in ophthalmology, facial plastic & reconstructive surgery, and more.

Ophthalmology Consultants

5800 Colonial Dr Ste 100

Margate, FL 33063

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Insurance Accepted

Aetna
Amalgamated Clothing & Textile Workers Union
AvMed
Beech Street (Multiplan)
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
Cigna
First Health (Coventry Health Care)
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Top Care Areas

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Blepharitis

very high

more than 96% of peers

Eyelid Disorders

very high

more than 95% of peers

Ectropion of Eyelid

very high

more than 94% of peers

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Care Philosophy

This content was provided by Dr. Burks "Ophthalmology Consultants is proud to offer complete eye care. We manage routine vision problems in addition to general ophthalmology, LASIK, cataracts, glaucoma, corneal and retinal disorders, cosmetic and reconstructive eyelid problems, all forms of refractive surgery, cosmetic and medically indicated Botox, and fillers. We pride ourselves on care with compassion in a clean state-of-the-art office and surgical facility."

9 Specialties

Ophthalmology
Anterior Segment Surgery
Cataract Surgery
Cornea & External Diseases
Cornea & Refractive Surgery
Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Ophthalmic Surgery
Surgery

1 Board Certifications

Ophthalmology
Accredited by: American Board of Ophthalmology*

47 Conditions Treated

Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Benign Tumor
Blepharitis
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Cancer
Cataract
Chorioretinal Scars
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Diseases
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Diplopia
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Dry Eyes
Ectropion of Eyelid
Entropion
Exophoria
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Eyelid Spasm
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
Hyphema
Iridocyclitis
Keratitis
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Ocular Hypertension
Pinguecula
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Pterygium
Refractive Eye Disorders
Senile Cataracts
Stye
Tear Duct Disorders
Temporal Arteritis
Thyroid Disease
Trichiasis
Ulcer
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Vascular Disease
Visual Field Defects

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22 Procedures

Blepharoplasty
Cataract Removal Surgery
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Eye Examination
Eye Surgery
Eyelid Surgery
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Intraocular Lens Implant Surgery
Laser Surgery
LASIK
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Pterygium Surgery
Reconstructive Eyelid Surgery
Refractive Surgery
Relaxing Incisions, Corneal
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Entropion or Ectropion
Repair of Eye Laceration
YAG Laser Capsulotomy

Background Check

0 Malpractice Claims

No malpractice history found for Florida.

0 Sanctions

No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.

0 Board Actions

No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.

Education

United States Air Force Academy
Undergraduate School | Graduated 1977
Tulane University School Of Medicine
Medical School | Graduated 1981
Wilford Hall USAF MC
Internship Hospital | Completed 1982
Wilford Hall/usaf Med Center
Residency Hospital | Completed 1985
Wilford Hall/usaf Med Center
Fellowship Hospital | Completed 1988
Eye Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship
Other Education | Completed 1988

Awards & Recognition

Awards & Honors

Healthgrades Honor Roll

Media & Publications

Dr. Burks has no media or publications listed.

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Memberships & Professional Affiliations

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Dr. Burks' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Burks

4.7

Based on 45 reviews

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Dr. Burks is a well informed eye doctor for your cataract/ stigma circumstances. He has a comforting manner in his office and during operations. He has a personable manner and can explain what is happening, what will happen and how it will benefit you directly. & check on your status after your...Read More

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