Ophthalmology

Alejandro Espaillat, MD

Assistant Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences

Dr. Alejandro Espaillat, MD, FACS, is an ophthalmologist specializing in anterior segment-related conditions, cataract surgery, and comprehensive ophthalmology, practicing in Columbia, South Carolina. He treats common ocular conditions more frequently than peers, including drooping eyelids (ptosis), drusen, and floaters, as well as diabetic eye disease. With over 30 years of experience, he serves a general adult patient population, offering telehealth appointments and accepting new patients at P

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Ophthalmology (American Board of Ophthalmology)
American Board of Ophthalmology

Education & Training

Medical School: Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo (MD, 1990)
Internship: Carney Hospital Boston (1995)
Residency: Brown University/Rhode Island Hospital (Ophthalmology)
Fellowship: Joslin Diabetes Center/Harvard Medical School (1999)
Medical School: Instituto Tecnologico de Santo Domingo

Years in Practice

35+ years

Peer Recognition

Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Retina & Vitreous

Conditions & Treatments

Diabetic RetinopathyCataractsDiabetic Eye Disease

Insurance(s) Accepted

Please verify your coverage with the provider — plan participation can change.

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

Prisma Health Baptist Easley Hospital
Prisma Health

Languages

English, Spanish

Conditions Dr. Espaillat treats

Diabetic Retinopathy
Cataracts
Diabetic Eye Disease

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Espaillat accept Aetna insurance?

Alejandro Espaillat's public profile lists Aetna, Ambetter, and AvMed plus 5 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Espaillat practice?

Alejandro Espaillat practices in Columbia, SC with hospital affiliations including Prisma Health Baptist Easley Hospital and Prisma Health.

What does Dr. Espaillat specialize in?

Alejandro Espaillat is a board-certified ophthalmology specialist with focus areas in Retina & Vitreous.

How long has Dr. Espaillat been practicing?

Alejandro Espaillat has 37+ years of clinical experience in ophthalmology.

What is Dr. Espaillat's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Medical School: Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo (MD, 1990); Internship: Carney Hospital Boston (1995); Residency: Brown University/Rhode Island Hospital (Ophthalmology).