Summary

Dr. Sean Edelstein is an ophthalmologist with 29 years of experience helping patients preserve and restore their vision. They completed medical school at the University of Cape Town Faculty of Health Sciences and residency training at St. Mary's Health Center. Dr. Edelstein speaks both English and Spanish, making care accessible to a broader range of patients.

Dr. Edelstein practices at locations in Swansea, Illinois and St. Louis, Missouri, with hospital privileges at HSHS Saint Joseph's Hospital Breese. They specialize in treating cataracts and dry eye conditions. Their surgical expertise includes cataract surgery and refractive procedures to help patients achieve clearer vision. Patients rate Dr. Edelstein 4.2 out of 5 stars for their care.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.2
  • 29 years of experience
  • 45 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • St Marys Health Center
  • 2 specialties
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations

Office Locations

Dr. Sean Edelstein has 2 locations

Quantum Vision Centers

3990 N Illinois StSwansea, IL 62226
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat8:00 am - 12:00 pm
SunClosed

SLUCare Physician Group

1225 South Grand Boulevard GL - Door 4-5St. Louis, MO 63104
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Dr. Sean EdelsteinDr. James Banks Shepherd, MDDr. Stephen Reeves Waltman, MDDr. Chris Robert Ullrich, DO
OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.2 
4.8 
29 Years of Experience 29 Years of Experience 34 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks Spanish, Chinese
Swansea , ILSaint Louis , MOSwansea , ILWashington , MO
Med School: University Of Cape Town Faculty Of Health Sciences Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons Med School: YALE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Med School: University Of Missouri Kansas City School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Sean Edelstein

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Davis Vision
  • Dean Health Plan
  • DentaQuest
  • Envolve Benefit Options
  • Envolve Benefit Options - Medicaid (Managed)
  • ESSENCE Healthcare
  • Evolutions Healthcare Systems
  • EyeMed
  • GEHA
  • Golden Rule
  • Health Alliance
  • Healthlink
  • Healthlink - PPO
  • Humana
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meridian Health Plan
  • Meridian Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Meritain Health
  • Moda Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • SIHO Insurance Services
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Transamerica
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthOne
  • VSP
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Sean Edelstein has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Sean Edelstein has the following 11 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Corneal Diseases
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Ophthalmologist
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

29 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Illinois, 2026, Active
Medical Doctor, Missouri, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

St Marys Health Center

Medical School

University Of Cape Town Faculty Of Health SciencesGraduated in 1997

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Dr. Sean Edelstein is affiliated with Hshs Saint Josephs Hospital Breese.

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