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Meir Baalhaness, MD, Ophthalmology, Deerfield Beach, FL

MeirMoshehBaalhanessMD

Ophthalmology Deerfield Beach, FL

Retinal Disease

Specialty Retina Center, Boca Raton, Florida

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  • Office

    2001 W Sample Rd
    Ste 320
    Deerfield Beach, FL 33064
    Phone+1 561-322-3588
    Fax+1 754-812-5993

Summary

  • Dr. Meir Baalhaness is an eye surgeon with specialty training in medical and surgical treatment of Diabetic Eye Diseases, as well as other Retina and Macula conditions.

    Dr. Baalhaness completed his undergraduate degrees at City University Of New York-Brooklyn College, obtaining Bachelor of Arts in the field of Chemistry with numerous departmental Honor Awards. He completed his medical degree at SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn-Downstate Medical Center graduating as a select member of Junior Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. Following completion of Ophthalmology residency at above Medical Center, he invested additional two years in the Specialty field of Surgical and Medical Vitreo-Retinal Diseases at University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston.

    Dr. Baalhaness brings with him more than 10 years of clinical experience as a retina specialist and surgeon treating wide array of conditions such as diabetic eye disease, macular degeneration, retina detachments, and macular holes.

    Retina conditions often take a great emotional and psychological toll on patients and their family members. Dr. Baalhaness prides himself in taking the necessary time to listen to the concerns of the patients and the family members, and he tends to their medical as well as related emotional needs. He constantly strives to deliver sensitive and completely pain free retinal examinations and procedures, and his patients respond with genuine appreciation and loyalty.

    Dr. Baalhaness, or as more affectionately known to his patients as “Dr B.” is available for appointments at the following offices:



    SPECIALTY RETINA CENTER
    9325 GLADES RD, #105
    BOCA RATON, FL 33434
    561.322.3588(office)
    SpecialtyRetina.com

Education & Training

  • University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals
    University of Texas Medical Branch HospitalsFellowship, Surgical Retina and Vitreous, 2005 - 2007
  • SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University
    SUNY Downstate Health Sciences UniversityResidency, Ophthalmology, 2002 - 2005
  • Maimonides Medical Center
    Maimonides Medical CenterInternship, Internal Medicine, 2001 - 2002
  • State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine
    State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of MedicineClass of 2001

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2007 - Present
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2007 - 2026
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2002 - 2025
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2005 - 2010
  • CT State Medical License
    CT State Medical License 2007 - 2009
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification NextGen Ambulatory EHR, NextGen Healthcare, 2012

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Spanish, Farsi, Hebrew