Alfonso L Sabater, MD, PhD
Cornea and External Diseases
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Newborns (0-28 days)
- Infants and Toddlers (ages 0-2)
- Children (ages 3-11)
- Adolescents (ages 12-18)
- Adults
Languages
- English
- Spanish
About Alfonso L Sabater
Roles
Associate Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology
Medical Director of the Ocular Surface Program
Director of the Corneal Innovation Lab
Clinical Area
Clinical Centers & Programs
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute: Ocular Surface Center
Research Interests
Cell-based therapies for corneal and ocular surface regeneration
Translational biological therapies for corneal and ocular surface diseases
Medical and surgical devices for eye banking and corneal transplantation
About the Provider
Dr. Alfonso L. Sabater is a surgeon-scientist and associate professor of clinical ophthalmology at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute - University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. Dr. Sabater is the medical director of the Ocular Surface Program and director of the Corneal Innovation Lab at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. Research in his laboratory is aimed at investigating strategies for corneal and ocular surface protection and regeneration. Dr. Sabater received his MD from the University of Valencia (Spain), and his PhD from the University of Navarra (Spain). He completed his ophthalmology residency at the University of Navarra, and both an ocular surface diseases research fellowship and a cornea and external diseases clinical fellowship at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute (USA). Dr. Sabater has several publications in leading journals and holds multiple patents. He has served as an ad hoc reviewer for several scientific journals, and he is currently a Board Member Director of the Pan-American Cornea Society (PanCornea). Dr. Sabater is also the co-founder of three University of Miami spin-off companies focused on developing therapies and devices for patients with corneal and ocular surface diseases.
Locations
- 900 Northwest 17th Street, Floor 3, Miami, FL 33136
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- 900 Northwest 17th Street, Miami, FL 33136
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Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Cornea & External Disease, 2017
- Doctoral Program: University of Navarra Faculty of Medicine, 2016
- Research Program: Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Ocular Surface, 2015
- Residency: University of Navarra, Ophthalmology, 2014
- Medical School: University of Valencia Faculty of Medicine, 2009
Insurance
- Aetna - WC
- Aetna Affiliates/Signature Adm. (ASA)
- Aetna Behavioral Health
- Aetna Elect Choice (EPO)
- Aetna-FL Healthy Kids
- Aetna-HMO
- Aetna-Medicaid HMO
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- Aetna-Medicare PPO
- Aetna-POS
- Aetna-PPO
- Aetna-UM Employee-HMO 1
- Aetna-UM Employee-HMO 2
- Aetna-UM Employee-POS HRA
- Aetna/Coventry - Institutes of Excellence (IOE)
- Amerigroup-FL Healthy Kids
- Amerigroup-Medicaid HMO
- Argus Vision
- AvMed Choice
- AvMed-HMO/POS
- AvMed-MDC and JHS Groups
- AvMed-Medicare HMO
- AXIS
- BCBS Blue Options-Network Blue-PPO
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- BCBS BlueChoice PPC-PPO
- BCBS Miami Dade Blue-PPO
- BCBS of FL - except "SELECT" Plans
- BCBS of FL (Commercial plans exclude HIX Select)
- BCBS Traditional-PHS-PPO
- Beacon Health (FKA ValueOption)
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- Broward Health Medical Center
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- Morgan White International
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- Religious Order of Jehovah's Witnesses-PPO
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- Simply Healthcare-Medicaid HMO
- Solstice Dental-HMO and PPO
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Ratings & Reviews
4.8 out of 5
297 ratings, 53 reviewsUHealth is committed to being transparent with our patients and community. To achieve this, we include positive and negative comments from the care provider section of the medical practice survey. All ratings and comments are submitted by patients who have experienced outpatient care with our providers. Comments are carefully reviewed to ensure that each one accurately reflects the patient's perception of the care they received.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/28/2026
The Doctor was very good, explaining, and especially extremely Polite
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/23/2026
Dr Sabater is very knowledgeable and thorough as well as patient as I related my concerns
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/22/2026
Dr Sabater was very good and very polite and explained all in an excellent manner. He even opened the door for me he has excellent manners
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/7/2026
The absolute finest eye surgeon I’ve ever met
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/31/2026
I have been struggling for a year with severe dry eye. I finally have some hope that this treatment will give my life back!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/28/2026
I am satisfied with my experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/13/2026
Very knowledgeable and gave you time to speak. Listened to all my co.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/5/2026
I was given a life changing diagnosis.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/26/2026
Ecselente
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/23/2026
Friendly
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/13/2026
Súper bien
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/10/2026
Excellent Dr.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/29/2026
Todo bien9
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/13/2025
Dr Sabater really helped my dry eyes
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/18/2025
Keep up the great service being provided to the community
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/16/2025
Very well received, and very good care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/11/2025
Very courteous
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/2/2025
Fabulous doctor's and staff. Latest treatments available.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/25/2025
Great Doctors!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/23/2025
Excelente
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/21/2025
Muy buena
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/20/2025
Dr is very knowledgeable !
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/11/2025
Amazing
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/9/2025
Excelente experiencia
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/4/2025
Fantastic
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/26/2025
Dr Sabater is very knowledgeable and compassionate doctor. He is a great asset to Bascolm Palmer.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/21/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/30/2025
Excellent Doctors and Nurses and staff thankful for all their hard work and dedication
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2025
Gracias
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/10/2025
Thank you for your great service.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/2/2025
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/12/2025
Outstanding in every way!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/29/2025
Dr Sabater’s staff called me after the clinic visit to arrange a future follow-up telehealth visit
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/29/2025
Excellent thorough, professional, consultation
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/22/2025
Keep up the good work.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/16/2025
You’re great!
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/13/2025
Happy Dr.S the best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/8/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/10/2025
Dr. Sabater is an exceptional physician!
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/4/2025
Dr Sabater an excellent doctor but with a schedule as planned as planned as every human being could not give the quality that he usually provides us Take care of him more please!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/2/2025
Very well
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/27/2025
Excellent attention to yoir concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2024
Excellent deal! The Dr is very friendly and empathetic! Immediate slaughter.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/15/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/14/2024
100%, satisfied.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/20/2024
Dr. Sabater stands out for his professionalism and personalized attention. I felt cared for both medically and humanly. I have recommended him because he is an excellent ophthalmologist but also because he makes the patient feel understood. The explanations were very easy to understand.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/24/2024
Good Experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/22/2024
Very pleasant attention.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2024
Excellent service in office
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/4/2024
Excelente
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/20/2024
Excelente
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/20/2024
He transmitido mi experiencia a otras personas con necesidad de ser atendidas por problemas de la vista
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/28/2024
Very good experience