Dr. William E. Sponsel, MD, Ophthalmologist
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Dr. William E. Sponsel, MD

Ophthalmologist

4/5(24)
311 Camden St Suite 306 San Antonio TX, 78215
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4/5

About

Dr. William Sponsel is an ophthalmologist practicing in San Antonio, TX. Dr. Sponsel specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Sponsel can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Sponsel can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.

Education and Training

University of Bristol Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry 1986

UNIV BRISTOL 1983

Board Certification

American Board of Ophthalmology (ABO)

OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Expert Publications

Data provided by the National Library of Medicine

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Founder Sponsel Eye Experts -

Treatments

  • Cataracts
  • Diabetes
  • Pterygium
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Glaucoma
  • Uveitis
  • Birth Defects
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Nearsightedness
  • Conjunctivitis

Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors

  • Sight for Life Foundation

Dr. William E. Sponsel, MD's Practice location

William Sponsel

311 Camden St Suite 306 -
San Antonio, TX 78215
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5210 Thousand Oaks Dr -
San Antonio, TX 78233
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Patient Experience with Dr. Sponsel


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Dr. William E. Sponsel, MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 24 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Ophthalmologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTERl

111 DALLAS STREET SAN ANTONIO TX 78205

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CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF SAN ANTONIOl

333 NORTH SANTA ROSA STREET SAN ANTONIO TX 78207

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BAPTIST EMERGENCY HOSPITALl

16088 SAN PEDRO SAN ANTONIO TX 78232

5210 Thousand Oaks Dr Suite#1239, San Antonio, TX 78233, USA
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16088 San Pedro Ave Suite 115, San Antonio, TX 78232, USA

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SOUTH TEXAS SPINE AND SURGICAL HOSPITALl

18600 NORTH HARDY OAK BLVD SAN ANTONIO TX 78258

5210 Thousand Oaks Dr Suite#1239, San Antonio, TX 78233, USA
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18600 Hardy Oak Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78258, USA

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METHODIST STONE OAK HOSPITALl

1139 E SONTERRA BLVD SAN ANTONIO TX 78258

5210 Thousand Oaks Dr Suite#1239, San Antonio, TX 78233, USA
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495 ft
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5.2 mi
Take the exit toward US-281
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0.2 mi
Take the ramp on the left onto US-281 N
3.7 mi
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0.2 mi
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1139 E Sonterra Blvd #205, San Antonio, TX 78258, USA

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