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
Rating

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

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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New patients: 210-223-9292
Fax: 210-223-9266

5210 Thousand Oaks Dr -
San Antonio, TX 78233
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New patients: 210-223-9292

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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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Nearest Hospitals

BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTERl

111 DALLAS STREET SAN ANTONIO TX 78205

Head southwest on Camden Street 275 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the left

CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF SAN ANTONIOl

333 NORTH SANTA ROSA STREET SAN ANTONIO TX 78207

Head southwest on Camden Street 836 ft
Make a U-turn onto North Main Avenue 1717 ft
Turn right onto West Martin Street 1208 ft
Turn left onto North Santa Rosa Street 659 ft
Turn right 157 ft
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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
Head south on David Edwards Dr
0.5 mi
Turn left onto Buzzi Way
495 ft
Merge onto Wurzbach Pkwy
5.2 mi
Take the exit toward US-281
0.3 mi
Merge onto San Pedro Ave
0.2 mi
Take the ramp on the left onto US-281 N
3.7 mi
Take the exit toward Sonterra Blvd
0.2 mi
Merge onto U.S. 281 Access Rd
0.2 mi
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177 ft
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157 ft
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348 ft
18600 Hardy Oak Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78258, USA

METHODIST STONE OAK HOSPITALl

1139 E SONTERRA BLVD SAN ANTONIO TX 78258

5210 Thousand Oaks Dr Suite#1239, San Antonio, TX 78233, USA
Head south on David Edwards Dr
0.5 mi
Turn left onto Buzzi Way
495 ft
Merge onto Wurzbach Pkwy
5.2 mi
Take the exit toward US-281
0.3 mi
Merge onto San Pedro Ave
0.2 mi
Take the ramp on the left onto US-281 N
3.7 mi
Take the exit toward Sonterra Blvd
0.2 mi
Merge onto U.S. 281 Access Rd
0.2 mi
Turn right toward E Sonterra Blvd (signs for Sonterra Blvd)
0.1 mi
Turn right onto E Sonterra Blvd
0.5 mi
Turn right
128 ft
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394 ft
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0.1 mi
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138 ft
1139 E Sonterra Blvd #205, San Antonio, TX 78258, USA

BAPTIST EMERGENCY HOSPITALl

16088 SAN PEDRO SAN ANTONIO TX 78232

5210 Thousand Oaks Dr Suite#1239, San Antonio, TX 78233, USA
Head south on David Edwards Dr
0.5 mi
Turn left onto Buzzi Way
495 ft
Merge onto Wurzbach Pkwy
5.2 mi
Take the exit toward US-281
0.3 mi
Merge onto San Pedro Ave
0.2 mi
Take the ramp on the left onto US-281 N
1.7 mi
Take the exit toward Thousand Oaks Dr/Mecca Dr
0.2 mi
Merge onto San Pedro Ave
0.3 mi
Turn rightDestination will be on the left
203 ft
16088 San Pedro Ave Suite 115, San Antonio, TX 78232, USA