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Dr. Athanasios Papakostas

Ophthalmology, Optometry, Internal Medicine
Accepting new patients
18 years of experience
The Retina Institute Mount Vernon 1009 S 42nd St Ste 3, Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(314) 367-1181

Overview
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Brief Intro

Dr. Papakostas is a board-certified retina specialist and Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at Weill Cornell Medical College. Dr. Papakostas specializes in the medical and surgical treatment of vitreoretinal diseases, including conditions such as age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vein occlusions, epiretinal membrane, macular hole, vitreomacular traction, primary and complex retinal detachment, proliferative vitreoretinopathy, pediatric retinal detachments, floaters, vitreous hemorrhage, trauma, endophthalmitis, infectious retinitis and transconjunctival sutureless scleral-fixated intraocular lenses. Dr. Papakostas received his M.D. from National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, School of Medicine. He completed a Research Fellowship at Massaschusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School followed by Residency, Medical Retina/Research Fellowship and Vitreoretinal Fellowship all at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School. Dr Papakostas has received multiple awards including the prestigious Ronald G. Michels Fellowship Foundation Award, given to the most outstanding retina fellows in the country. During his training at Harvard Dr Papakostas managed the most challenging medical and surgical retinal conditions, including trauma and proliferative vitreoretinopathy. Dr. Papakostas is actively engaged in clinical and basic science research in retinal diseases and has published over 70 peer-reviewed research articles and book chapters. He has presented his research at national and international meetings. Dr. Papakostas serves as scientific reviewer to multiple major ophthalmic journals.

Education Background

RESIDENCY

Mass Eye And Ear Infirmary

MEDICAL SCHOOL

UNIVERSITY OF ATHENS - 2010

University Of Athens School Of Health Sciences - 2007

Location & Hours

The Retina Institute
1009 S 42nd St Ste 3, Mount Vernon, IL 62864
Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

Optometry
Internal Medicine
Ophthalmology

Conditions Addressed

Acute Conjunctivitis
Cataract
Glaucoma
Keratitis
Retinal Detachment
Diabetic Retinopathy
Macular Degeneration

Procedures Performed

Retinal Detachment Repair
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

Healthlink
GEHA
Health Alliance
Ambetter
Molina Healthcare
Meritain Health
Optum Health
UnitedHealthcare
Anthem Blue Cross
ESSENCE Healthcare
Tricare
Cigna
Dean Health Plan
AARP
State Farm
Mutual of Omaha
Medicare
CHAMPVA
First Health (Coventry Health Care)
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
Aetna Better Health

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