Summary

Dr. Charles Blake is an ophthalmologist with expertise in psychiatry and allergy & immunology who has been practicing medicine for 26 years. He earned his medical degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine and completed his residency at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Dr. Blake speaks English and brings more than two decades of clinical experience to his practice.

Dr. Blake is affiliated with Shands Healthcare and practices at multiple locations in Gainesville, Florida, including UF Health Eye Center - The Oaks and UF Health Shands Children's Hospital. He specializes in treating conditions such as glaucoma and presbyopia, with particular expertise in managing open-angle glaucoma. His procedural skills include performing dilated eye exams and gonioscopy procedures to evaluate eye health. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.0 on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • 4
  • 26 years of experience
  • 5 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University Of Illinois At Chicago
  • 1 written review
  • 3 specialties
  • 12 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Charles Richard Blake has 3 locations

Select Specialty Hospital Gainesville

1600 Sw Archer Rd Fl 5Gainesville, FL 32610

UF Health Eye Center - The Oaks

6201 W Newberry RdGainesville, FL 32605

Uf Health Shands Childrens Hospital

1600 Sw Archer RdGainesville, FL 32610

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OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyPsychiatry
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4.8 
4.2 
26 Years of Experience 34 Years of Experience 26 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish, French, Chinese Speaks English
Gainesville , FLZephyrhills , FLCRESTVIEW , FLGainesville , FL
Med School: University Of Alabama School Of Medicine Med School: Vanderbilt, School of Medicine Med School: University Of South Florida Health Morsani College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Charles Richard Blake

  • Capital Health Plan
  • Envolve Benefit Options
  • Freedom Health
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Charles Richard Blake has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Charles Richard Blake has the following 12 areas of expertise

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

Certifications, License, & Education

26 Years Experience

Dr. Charles Richard Blake holds an expired medical license in the state of Florida.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Florida that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at University Of Illinois At Chicago.

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Alabama School Of Medicine in 2000.

NPI Number

Dr. Blake's NPI number is 1386645224.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Charles Blake's office located?
Dr. Charles Blake's office is located at 1600 Sw Archer Rd Fl 5, Gainesville, FL, 32610.
Does Dr. Charles Blake accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Charles Blake accepts on their Vitals profile.
What languages does Dr. Charles Blake speak?
Dr. Charles Blake speaks English.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Charles Blake?
You can find contact information for Dr. Charles Blake here on Vitals.
Does Dr. Charles Blake accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Charles Blake has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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