Summary

Dr. Alan Benedict specializes in ophthalmology with four decades of experience treating eye conditions and vision disorders. They earned their medical degree from the University of South Florida College of Medicine and completed residency training at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. With 41 years in practice, Dr. Benedict has developed expertise in complex retinal conditions and advanced diagnostic techniques. They are fluent in both English and Spanish, helping serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Benedict practices at Georgia Eye Specialists in Marietta, Georgia, and maintains hospital privileges at Wellstar Cobb Hospital. They focus on treating serious retinal conditions including age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy, which can significantly impact vision if left untreated. Dr. Benedict also manages posterior vitreous detachment, a common condition that occurs as the eye ages. They perform advanced procedures such as optical coherence tomography for detailed retinal imaging and anti-VEGF treatments to help preserve and improve vision. Patients rate Dr. Benedict 4.6 out of 5 stars on average.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.6
  • 41 years of experience
  • 22 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
  • 5 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location

Office Location

Georgia Eye Specialists

653 Cherokee St NE FrntMarietta, GA 30060
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
Sat9:00 am - 12:00 pm
SunClosed

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Dr. Alan Lee Benedict, MDDr. Derrick Cheesak Pau, MDDr. Margaret Wong Gribble, MDDr. Ravali Gummi, MD
OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.6 
3.8 
4.6 
41 Years of Experience 22 Years of Experience 8 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English, Spanish
Marietta , GAJacksonville , FLAtlanta , GAPhiladelphia , PA
Med School: University Of South Florida College Of Medicine Med School: Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Missouri-Kansas City School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Alan Lee Benedict

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Clear Spring Health
  • Clover Health
  • Devoted Health
  • Family Health Network
  • Humana
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Sonder Health Plans
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Transamerica
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Alan Lee Benedict has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Alan Lee Benedict has the following 10 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Lens Implants (Intraocular Lens Implantation)
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

41 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center

Medical School

University Of South Florida College Of MedicineGraduated in 1985

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Which hospitals is Dr. Alan Benedict affiliated with?
Dr. Alan Benedict is affiliated with Wellstar Cobb Hospital Inc.
What languages does Dr. Alan Benedict speak?
Dr. Alan Benedict speaks English and Spanish.
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