Ophthalmologists Accepting CareFirst in Arkansas
9 verified ophthalmologists in Arkansas accept CareFirst. Profiles cover focus areas including Cornea & External Disease, Cataract & Anterior Segment, and Glaucoma. Common hospital affiliations include Baptist Health Medical Center-Little Rock, Little Rock Eye Clinic, and Baptist Health Fort Smith.


Christian Hester, M.D.
Cornea and Refractive Surgery Specialist
Ophthalmology
Little Rock, AR15+ years


David Baker, MD
Founder and Medical Director, Baker Eye Institute
Ophthalmology
Conway, AR30+ years


Lydia Lane, M.D.
Associate Professor of Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology
Little Rock, AR20+ years1+ pubs


Paul Hruby, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Little Rock, AR15+ years


Sami Uwaydat, MD
Associate Professor of Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology
Little Rock, AR30+ years143+ pubs


Byron Wilkes, M.D.
Professor of Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology
Little Rock, AR20+ years11+ pubs


Joseph Chacko, MD
Associate Professor of Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology
Little Rock, AR30+ years52+ pubs


Tracy Baltz, MD
Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology
Little Rock, AR20+ years1+ pubs


Monica Verma, MD
Ophthalmology
Little Rock, AR
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know these ophthalmologists accept CareFirst?
Each profile on this page lists CareFirst among its accepted health plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.
What CareFirst plans do these ophthalmologists accept?
Plan-level detail (PPO, HMO, EPO, Medicare Advantage, etc.) varies by specialists. Open a specific provider profile to see the exact CareFirst plans they've published as accepted.
What should I look for when picking a ophthalmologist that takes CareFirst?
Start with clinical fit. Profiles on this page mention focus areas including Cornea & External Disease, Cataract & Anterior Segment, and Glaucoma. Then verify the specific CareFirst plan you carry, compare credentials and affiliations, and check whether the profile mentions accepting new patients.
How do I narrow this list to my city?
Use the city links below to drill into a specific market — coverage and wait times vary by region even within the same state.