Summary

Dr. Karl Waite is an ophthalmologist who focuses on retinal conditions and has dedicated 21 years to caring for patients with complex eye diseases. He earned his medical degree from the University of South Florida Health Morsani College of Medicine and completed his residency training at Nassau University Medical Center. His expertise centers on diagnosing and treating serious retinal disorders that can affect vision. Dr. Waite communicates with patients in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Waite practices at Central Florida Retina with locations in Daytona Beach and Flagler Beach, Florida. He specializes in treating age-related macular degeneration, which commonly affects older adults' central vision. His practice also focuses on diabetic retinopathy, helping patients manage vision complications from diabetes, and posterior vitreous detachment. Dr. Waite performs advanced retinal imaging and optical coherence tomography to get detailed views of the eye's internal structures. He also provides anti-VEGF treatments to help slow vision loss in certain retinal conditions. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.8
  • 21 years of experience
  • 27 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Nassau University Medical Center
  • 9 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Karl Ellsworth Waite has 2 locations

Central Florida Retina

529 Health BlvdDaytona Beach, FL 32114
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

Central Florida Retina

99 Old Kings Rd SFlagler Beach, FL 32136
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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OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
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4.8 
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21 Years of Experience 34 Years of Experience 26 Years of Experience 44 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish, French, Chinese Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish
Daytona Beach , FLZephyrhills , FLCRESTVIEW , FLOrange City , FL
Med School: University Of South Florida Health Morsani College Of Medicine Med School: Vanderbilt, School of Medicine Med School: University Of South Florida Health Morsani College Of Medicine Med School: Kansas City University Of Medicine & Bioscience College Of Osteopathic Med
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Karl Ellsworth Waite

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Banner Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
  • Cigna
  • Devoted Health
  • EmblemHealth
  • Florida Health Care Plans
  • GEHA
  • Golden Rule - PPO
  • Health First Health Plans
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Tricare
  • United Behavioral Health - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare - POS
  • Volusia Health Network

Medical Specialties

Dr. Karl Ellsworth Waite has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Karl Ellsworth Waite has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

21 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Nassau University Medical Center

Medical School

University Of South Florida Health Morsani College Of MedicineGraduated in 2005

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Where is Dr. Karl Waite's office located?
Dr. Karl Waite's office is located at 529 Health Blvd, Daytona Beach, FL, 32114.
What languages does Dr. Karl Waite speak?
Dr. Karl Waite speaks English and Spanish.

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