Summary

Dr. Scott Pinter is an ophthalmologist with 32 years of experience treating eye conditions and performing vision-restoring procedures. He earned his medical degree from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine and completed his residency at the University of Michigan Health System. His extensive training has equipped him with expertise in diagnosing and treating complex eye disorders. Dr. Pinter communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Pinter practices at OSF Saint Joseph Medical Center and sees patients at VisionPoint Eye Center locations in Bloomington and Pontiac, Illinois. He specializes in treating cataracts and glaucoma, including open-angle glaucoma. His surgical expertise includes cataract surgery and intraocular lens implant procedures to help restore clear vision. Pinter also performs retinal imaging to diagnose and monitor eye conditions. Patients rate him 3.9 out of 5 stars on average.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.9
  • 32 years of experience
  • 27 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University Of Michigan Health System
  • 4 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Scott Merrill Pinter has 2 locations

Visionpoint Eye Center

1107 Airport RdBloomington, IL 61704
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

Visionpoint Eye Center

320 N Ladd StPontiac, IL 61764
MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
Thu1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
FriClosed
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Dr. Scott Merrill Pinter, MDDr. Roy Clarence Ostberg, MDDr. Jerry Noel Ringer, MDDr. Robert Stuart Baller, MD
OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
Accepts New Patients
3.9 
32 Years of Experience 59 Years of Experience 63 Years of Experience 65 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Bloomington , ILBloomington , ILForsyth , ILBloomington , IL
Med School: Washington University In St Louis School Of Medicine Med School: University of Cincinnati Med School: University of Iowa Med School: University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Scott Merrill Pinter

  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Dean Health Plan
  • Golden Rule
  • Health Alliance
  • Healthlink
  • Healthlink - PPO
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meridian Health Plan
  • Meridian Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicare
  • Physicians Mutual
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Scott Merrill Pinter has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Scott Merrill Pinter 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
  • Refractive Surgical Procedures
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

32 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Illinois, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University Of Michigan Health System

Medical School

Washington University In St Louis School Of MedicineGraduated in 1994

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Dr. Scott Pinter is affiliated with Osf Saint Joseph Medical Center.

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