Summary

Dr. Erica Ballard is an ophthalmologist who specializes in comprehensive eye care with a focus on retinal conditions. She earned her medical degree from the University of Missouri Columbia School of Medicine and has been practicing for 13 years, developing extensive expertise in treating complex eye disorders. Her experience spans more than a decade of caring for patients with various vision-related concerns.

Dr. Ballard practices at Mercy Eye Specialists in Springfield, Missouri, where she focuses on treating serious retinal conditions including age-related macular degeneration, retinal detachment, and diabetic retinopathy. She performs advanced diagnostic procedures such as retinal imaging and optical coherence tomography to evaluate eye health. Additionally, she provides anti-VEGF treatments to help preserve and improve vision for her patients. Patients consistently rate Dr. Ballard highly for her care, giving her an average rating of 5.0.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 13 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • University Of Missouri Columbia School Of Medicine
  • 2 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

Mercy Eye Specialists - Ophthalmology - E. Seminole

1229 E Seminole St Ste 430Springfield, MO 65804
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
Accepts New Patients
4.7 
13 Years of Experience 56 Years of Experience 40 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English
Springfield , MOSpringfield , MOLittle Rock , ARSpringfield , MO
Med School: University Of Missouri Columbia School Of Medicine Med School: Indiana University School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Kansas School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Erica Embry Ballard

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Allwell from Home State Health
  • Ambetter from Home State Health
  • American Healthcare Alliance
  • Anthem BlueCross BlueShield
  • Arkansas MCO
  • Cigna
  • Comp Care of the Ozarks
  • Comp Results
  • Coventry
  • Each Care Network
  • First Health Network
  • Health Management Network
  • Health Net Federal Services
  • Health Systems Inc.
  • Healthlink
  • Home State Health
  • Humana
  • Integrity Home Care
  • MHNet
  • Missouri Care
  • MultiPlan/PHCS
  • Municipal Health Benefit Fund
  • National Comp Care
  • NHC Advantage
  • OHARA
  • Prime Health Services
  • QualChoice
  • Tri-State Healthcare Coalition
  • USA Managed Care Organization

Medical Specialties

Dr. Erica Embry Ballard has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Erica Embry Ballard has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • Internal Medicine
  • Ophthalmologist

Certifications, License, & Education

13 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Missouri, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

University Of Missouri Columbia School Of MedicineGraduated in 2013

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Dr. Erica Ballard's office is located at 1229 E Seminole St Ste 430, Springfield, MO, 65804.
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