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Dr. Sara Wester, MD

Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
3.7 (3)
Map Pin Small Coral Gables, FL
Accepting new patients
19 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Sara Wester, MD

Dr. Sara Wester, MD is an Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Specialist in Coral Gables, FL. They specialize in Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, has 19 years of experience, and is board certified in Ophthalmology. They graduated from Harvard Medical School and is affiliated with Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Dr. Wester works at The Lennar Foundation Medical Center in Coral Gables, FL with other offices in Miami, FL. They frequently treat conditions like Stye and Eyelid Disorders along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accepts Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Wester's Office Locations

  1. 1
    The Lennar Foundation Medical Center
    5555 Ponce De Leon Blvd, Coral Gables, FL 33146 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (305) 689-5555
  2. 2
    Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
    900 NW 17th St, Miami, FL 33136 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (305) 326-6000
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

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  • Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center

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    About Dr. Sara Wester, MD

    Specialties
    • Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
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    Years of Experience
    • 19 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    • 1730380445
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
    Residency
    Internship
    • Brigham and Womens Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Harvard Medical School
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    Board Certifications
    • Ophthalmology
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    Dr. Wester has seen patients for Stye and Eyelid Disorders, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Wester on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

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