Summary

Dr. Belinda Shirkey is an ophthalmologist who specializes in treating conditions affecting the retina and back of the eye. They earned their medical degree from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine and completed their residency training at Manhattan Eye Ear and Throat Hospital. With 33 years of experience in ophthalmology, Dr. Shirkey brings extensive expertise to patient care. They are fluent in both English and Spanish, helping to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Shirkey practices at Retina Associates of Kentucky in Lexington, KY. They focus on treating serious eye conditions such as age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and other forms of diabetic eye disease. Their expertise includes performing specialized retinal procedures and treating uveitis, which is inflammation inside the eye. Patients have given Dr. Shirkey an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.1
  • 33 years of experience
  • 51 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Manhattan Eye Ear And Throat Hospital
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 12 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 office location

Office Location

Retina Associates of Kentucky

120 N Eagle Creek Dr Ste 500Lexington, KY 40509
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. Belinda Shirkey, MDDr. William N Offutt IV, MDDr. Ramiro Sergio Maldonado, MDDr. Justin Alexander Saunders, MD
OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.1 
3.8 
33 Years of Experience 24 Years of Experience 18 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English
Lexington , KYLexington , KYDurham , NCLexington , KY
Med School: University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences College Of Medicine Med School: University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine Med School: Pontificia Universidad Catolica Del Ecuador Facultad De Medicina Med School: University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Belinda Shirkey

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Allegiance Life and Health
  • AmeriGroup - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Anthem Blue Cross - HMO
  • Avesis
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • CareSource
  • CHAMPVA
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Cox HealthPlans
  • Devoted Health
  • ESSENCE Healthcare
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • GEHA
  • Golden Rule
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - PPO
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medical Mutual
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Optum Health
  • Passport Health Plan (Kentucky)
  • Passport Health Plan (Kentucky) - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Physicians Mutual
  • Sana
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • Tricare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Viva Health Plan
  • Wellcare
  • Wellcare - Medicaid (Managed)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Belinda Shirkey has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Belinda Shirkey has the following 12 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Ophthalmologist
  • Retina Surgery
  • Retinal Disorders
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

33 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Kentucky, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Manhattan Eye Ear And Throat Hospital

Medical School

University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences College Of MedicineGraduated in 1993

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Dr. Belinda Shirkey's office is located at 120 N Eagle Creek Dr Ste 500, Lexington, KY, 40509.
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