Summary

Dr. Zachary Balest is an ophthalmologist who specializes in comprehensive eye care and vision health. He earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia, where he developed expertise in diagnosing and treating a wide range of eye conditions. His practice focuses on helping patients maintain healthy vision throughout their lives.

Dr. Balest provides care at multiple Gainesville Eye Associates locations throughout Georgia, including Gainesville, Cornelia, Toccoa, and Clayton. He treats patients with cataracts, glaucoma, and dry eye syndrome. His surgical expertise includes cataract removal and intraocular lens implantation to restore clear vision. He also performs comprehensive eye examinations to monitor overall eye health and detect potential problems early.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 46 insurance plans accepted
  • Medical College of Georgia
  • 1 specialty
  • 4 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Zachary Ryan Balest has 4 locations

Gainesville Eye Associates

2061 Beverly RdGainesville, GA 30501
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

Gainesville Eye Associates

120 Vision DrCornelia, GA 30531

Gainesville Eye Associates

1455 Highway 441 SClayton, GA 30525

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OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
14 Years of Experience 10 Years of Experience 10 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Gainesville , GALawrenceville , GAGainesville , GACumming , GA
Med School: Medical College of Georgia Med School: Medical College Of Georgia At Augusta University Med School: Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: Fiu Herbert Wertheim College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Zachary Ryan Balest

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Alliant Health Plans
  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
  • CareSource
  • CHAMPVA
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Clear Spring Health
  • Clover Health
  • Devoted Health
  • EmblemHealth
  • ESSENCE Healthcare
  • EyeMed
  • GEHA
  • Golden Rule
  • HealthNow
  • HealthScope Benefits
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Lasso Healthcare
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Optum Health
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Priority Health
  • Providence Health Plans
  • Security Life
  • Sonder Health Plans
  • State Farm
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Zachary Ryan Balest has the following specialty

Certifications, License, & Education

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Medical College of Georgia.

NPI Number

Dr. Balest's NPI number is 1275944639.

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