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Dr. Gaston Lacayo III, MD

Ophthalmology*
4.7 (43)
Map Pin Small Miami, FL
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Gaston Lacayo III, MD

Dr. Gaston Lacayo III, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Miami, FL. Dr. Lacayo III, completed a fellowship at Emory Eye Center In Atlanta, Georgia.|Emory Eye Ctr-Emory University. Dr. Lacayo III, completed a residency at Rush Medical College. Patients rated Dr. Lacayo III an average 4.7 star rating.

Dr. Lacayo III works at Center for Excellence in Eye Care in Miami, FL. They frequently treat conditions like Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis), Keratitis and Corneal Diseases along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Lacayo III's Office Locations

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    Center for Excellence in Eye Care
    15955 SW 96th St Ste 206, Miami, FL 33196 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Keratitis
Corneal Diseases
Eye Infections
Cataract Removal Surgery
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Astigmatism
Blepharitis
Blindness
Cataract
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Chalazion
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Retinopathy
Ectropion of Eyelid
Eyelid Disorders
Floaters
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Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Miosis
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Ocular Hypertension
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Senile Cataracts
Stye
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Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Cornea Surgery
Cornea Transplant
Excision of Chalazion
Eyelid Surgery
Pterygium Surgery
Accommodation Disorders
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Anterior Scleritis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Autoimmune Diseases
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Benign Tumor
Blocked Tear Duct
Brain Disorders
Cancer
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Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chorioretinal Scars
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diplopia
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Dislocation of Lens
Disorder of Choroid
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Endophthalmitis
Esotropia
Exotropia
Eye Cancer
Eyeball Contusion
Farsightedness
Foreign Body in Eye
Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hyphema
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Hypotony of Eye
Iridocyclitis
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Keratoconus
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Migraine
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Mydriasis
Nearsightedness
Optic Neuritis
Paralytic Strabismus
Photokeratitis
Pinguecula
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Presbyopia
Retina Diseases
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoblastoma
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Shingles
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Strabismus
Tear Duct Disorders
Thyroid Disease
Trichiasis
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Vascular Disease
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Blepharorrhaphy
Conjunctivoplasty
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking (CXL)
Corneal Tattooing
Drainage of Conjunctival Cyst
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Sclera
Extraocular Muscle Surgery
Eye Surgery
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Femtosecond Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Laser Cataract Surgery
No-Stitch Corneal Transplantation (DLEK)
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Eye Laceration
Strabismus Surgery
Sutureless Cataract Surgery
Ultrasound
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)
Vitreoretinal Surgery
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    • Aetna
    • Anthem
    • AvMed
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
    • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Cigna
    • Commercial Insurance Company
    • Coventry Health Care
    • Humana
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    • National Elevator
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    • UnitedHealthCare

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    Ratings & Reviews

    4.7
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    Based on 43 ratings
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    2 Star
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    1 Star
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    About Dr. Gaston Lacayo III, MD

    Specialties*
    • Ophthalmology

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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    Gender
    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1902937923
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Emory Eye Center In Atlanta, Georgia.|Emory Eye Ctr-Emory University
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Rush Medical College
    Residency
    Board Certifications
    • Ophthalmology
    Board Certifications
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • HCA Florida Kendall Hospital

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    Dr. Gaston Lacayo III, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Lacayo III is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Lacayo III has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Lacayo III works at Center for Excellence in Eye Care in Miami, FL. View the full address on Dr. Lacayo III’s profile.

    Dr. Lacayo III has seen patients for Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis), Keratitis and Corneal Diseases, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Lacayo III on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    43 patients have reviewed Dr. Lacayo III. The overall rating for this provider is 4.7. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Lacayo III.

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