Summary

Dr. Mark Nekola is an ophthalmologist with 37 years of experience treating eye conditions and vision problems. He earned his medical degree from St. Louis University School of Medicine and completed his residency at the United States Army Medical Center. Dr. Nekola speaks both English and Spanish, making eye care accessible to a broader range of patients in the community.

Dr. Nekola practices at Quantum Vision Center locations in Belleville and Swansea, Illinois, and maintains affiliations with HSHS Saint Elizabeth's Hospital. He specializes in treating glaucoma, including open-angle glaucoma, and cataracts. His practice focuses on comprehensive eye exams, tonometry testing to measure eye pressure, and various vision tests to assess overall eye health. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.1 stars for his care and expertise.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.1
  • 37 years of experience
  • 43 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • United States Army Medical Center
  • 2 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location

Office Location

Quantum Vision Centers

4900 W Main StBelleville, 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

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OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
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4.1 
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37 Years of Experience 41 Years of Experience 30 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, Spanish Speaks English
Belleville , ILFlorissant , MOMount Vernon , ILSaint Louis , MO
Med School: St Louis University School Of Medicine Med School: Hahnemann University School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Kansas School Of Medicine Med School: Washington University In St Louis School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Mark Nekola

  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Aflac
  • 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
  • Devoted Health
  • Envolve Benefit Options
  • ESSENCE Healthcare
  • EyeMed
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Golden Rule
  • Health Alliance
  • Healthlink
  • Healthlink - PPO
  • Humana
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medical Associates Health Plans
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meridian Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Optimum HealthCare
  • Pan-American Life Insurance Group
  • Physicians Mutual
  • Standard Life and Accident Insurance Company
  • Transamerica
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthOne
  • VSP
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Mark Nekola has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Mark Nekola has the following 11 areas of expertise

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

Certifications, License, & Education

37 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Illinois, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

United States Army Medical Center

Medical School

St Louis University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1989

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What languages does Dr. Mark Nekola speak?
Dr. Mark Nekola speaks English and Spanish.
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Dr. Mark Nekola is affiliated with Hshs Saint Elizabeths Hospital.
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