3.8
24 Ratings with 8 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Lawrence Gans is a board-certified ophthalmologist with nearly five decades of experience treating eye conditions and performing vision-restoring procedures. He earned his medical degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and completed his residency training at UCLA Medical Center. With 49 years of dedicated practice in eye care, Dr. Gans brings extensive expertise to patients facing various vision challenges. He is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to communicate effectively with a diverse patient population.
Dr. Gans maintains hospital affiliations with Alton Memorial Hospital, Mercy Hospital Saint Louis, Sarah Bush Lincoln Fayette County Hospital, and Barnes Jewish Saint Peters Hospital, with practice locations in Alton, Illinois and Creve Coeur, Missouri. His clinical focus centers on treating cataracts, glaucoma, and posterior capsule opacity. He specializes in cataract surgery and intraocular lens implants to restore clear vision for …patients. Dr. Gans also performs YAG laser capsulotomy procedures to address complications that can develop after cataract surgery. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars.
Read More Read less Dr. Gans maintains hospital affiliations with Alton Memorial Hospital, Mercy Hospital Saint Louis, Sarah Bush Lincoln Fayette County Hospital, and Barnes Jewish Saint Peters Hospital, with practice locations in Alton, Illinois and Creve Coeur, Missouri. His clinical focus centers on treating cataracts, glaucoma, and posterior capsule opacity. He specializes in cataract surgery and intraocular lens implants to restore clear vision for …patients. Dr. Gans also performs YAG laser capsulotomy procedures to address complications that can develop after cataract surgery. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 49 years of experience
- speaks English, Spanish
- Ucla Medical Center
- 8 written reviews
- 1 specialty
- 14 areas of expertise
- 5 hospital affiliations
- 6 office locations
- Male
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Office Locations
Dr. Lawrence Alan Gans has 6 locationsSurevision Eye Centers
1 Professional Dr Ste 260Alton, IL 62002 Tel: (618) 445-8892
Mon8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:30 am - 4:30 pm
FriClosed
SatClosed
SunClosed
Woodcrest Surgery Center
12101 Woodcrest Executive Dr Ste 101Saint Louis, MO 63141 Tel: (314) 838-0321
Mon6:30 am - 4:00 pm
Tue6:30 am - 4:00 pm
Wed6:30 am - 4:00 pm
Thu6:30 am - 4:00 pm
Fri6:30 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Dr. Lawrence Alan Gans, MD | Dr. Mustafa Safi | Dr. Nicholas Anthony Iafe | Dr. Jessica Yang Walia |
| Ophthalmology | Internal Medicine | Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 49 Years of Experience | 8 Years of Experience | 9 Years of Experience | 8 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English, Spanish | |||
| Alton , IL | Saint Louis , MO | Los Angeles , CA | Saint Louis , MO |
| Med School: Case Western Reserve University School Of Medicine | Med School: University Of California Davis School Of Medicine | Med School: David Geffen School Of Medicine At Ucla | Med School: University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Lawrence Alan Gans has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Lawrence Alan Gans has the following 14 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
49 Years Experience
Dr. Lawrence Alan Gans holds an expired medical license in the states of Illinois and Missouri.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Illinois that expired in 2026 and an expired medical license in the state of Missouri that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Ucla Medical Center.
Medical School
Graduated from Case Western Reserve University School Of Medicine in 1977.
NPI Number
Dr. Gans' NPI number is 1396748000.
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