Summary

Dr. Florentino Palmon is an ophthalmologist who has dedicated 37 years to caring for patients with eye conditions and vision concerns. He earned his medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine and completed his residency training at the University of Pennsylvania Health System. Dr. Palmon is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Palmon practices at Southwest Florida Eye Care in Fort Myers, Florida, and maintains hospital privileges at Gulf Coast Medical Center. He specializes in treating cataracts, age-related macular degeneration, and glaucoma. His expertise includes performing cataract surgery and intraocular lens implant procedures, as well as advanced retinal imaging to diagnose and monitor eye conditions. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.6 stars for his care.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.6
  • 37 years of experience
  • 29 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • University Of Pennsylvania Health System
  • 1 written review
  • 1 specialty
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Southwest Florida Eye Care

6850 International Center BlvdFort Myers, FL 33912
Mon8:00 am - 6:00 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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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Florentino E Palmon

  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Allegiance Life and Health
  • AmeriHealth
  • Avesis
  • AvMed
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • EmblemHealth
  • Florida Blue: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
  • Florida Blue: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida - Medicare
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Medica
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Optum Health
  • Priority Health
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • VSP
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Florentino E Palmon has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Florentino E Palmon has the following 10 areas of expertise

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

Certifications, License, & Education

37 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University Of Pennsylvania Health System

Medical School

Tulane University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1989

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Dr. Florentino Palmon speaks English and Spanish.
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Dr. Florentino Palmon is affiliated with Gulf Coast Medical Center.
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