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Guillermo Amescua

Guillermo Amescua, MD

Cataract and Refractive Disease

Cornea and External Diseases

Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visits Available
Video Visit
Need help scheduling? Call 305-243-2020

Ages Seen

  • Adults
  • Adolescents (ages 12-18)
  • Children (ages 3-11)
  • Infants and Toddlers (ages 0-2)
  • Newborns (0-28 days)

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

About

Roles

Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology
Medical Director of the Ocular Surface Program

Clinical Area

Corneal and External Diseases, Ocular Surface Disorders, Scleritis, High Risk Corneal Transplantation, Anterior Segment Reconstruction, Keratoprosthesis and Complex Cataract Surgery, Virtual Care

Clinical Centers & Programs

Bascom Palmer Eye Institute: Ocular Surface Center
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute: LASIK and Laser Vision Center

Research Interests

Ocular Microbiology

High Risk Corneal Transplantation

Ocular Chemical and 

Thermal Burns

 

Video

Locations

        • 8100 Southwest 10th Street, Building 3, Plantation, FL 33324
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        Expertise

        Education

        Cole Eye Institute, Cleveland Clinic Foundation

        Research Program, Ophthalmology, 2016

        Bascom Palmer Eye Institute

        Fellowship, Cornea, Ocular Surface & Uveitis, 2012

        Bascom Palmer Eye Institute

        Fellowship, Cornea & Refractive Surgery, 2011

        University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine - Eye & Ear Institute

        Residency, Ophthalmology, 2010

        St. Joseph's Hospital & Medical Ctr

        Residency, Internal Medicine, 2007

        Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey

        Medical School, 2004

        Board Certifications

        Ophthalmology

        American Board of Ophthalmology

        Insurance

        Health plans that are currently contracted with UHealth are listed below. However, please check with your insurance provider to verify that UHealth is part of your provider network.
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        • Aetna - WC
        • Aetna Affiliates/Signature Adm. (ASA)
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        • BCBS BlueChoice PPC-PPO
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        • BCBS of FL - except "SELECT" Plans
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        • BCBS Traditional-PHS-PPO
        • Beacon Health (FKA ValueOption)
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        • Catholic Hospice
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        Reviews

        4.8 of 5 stars

        614 Ratings, 92 Reviews

        The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

        Provider explained things clearly
        Average provider Provider explained things clearly rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
        Provider showed concern
        Average provider Provider showed concern rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
        Provider included you in decisions
        Average provider Provider included you in decisions rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
        Likelihood of recommending this provider
        Average provider Likelihood of recommending this provider rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
        Provider discussed treatment options
        Average provider Provider discussed treatment options rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
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          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 7/29/2024

          Buena experiencia

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 7/6/2024

          It was a very good experience, the doctor was very friendly and gave excellent service

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 6/23/2024

          Dr. Amescua is the best physician I've ever had. He is scientific, exploratory, thorough, and trustworthy. I wish he had been my cornea surgeon/doctor. Had that been the case, I'm confident my eye and my eyesight would be in good shape. However, he was heroic in his efforts.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 6/23/2024

          Dr. Amescua was sharp, professional, and responded to all of my questions and concerns. He gave me a result that was beyond anything I could have hoped for. I no longer need reading glasses, which is a huge improvement in my quality of life.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 6/14/2024

          All very well.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 5/19/2024

          Attention, detailed information of all the aspects discussed, they have been excellent.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 5/19/2024

          I recommend to everyone.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 5/19/2024

          Excellence

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 5/14/2024

          I felt great

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 5/12/2024

          WONDERFUL! I ALWAYS RECOMEND Dr. Amescua.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 5/10/2024

          Dr. Amescua is great.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 5/3/2024

          Dr. Amescua is an excellent Physician. I am grateful for his care and to be his patient.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 4/29/2024

          Muy buena

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 4/19/2024

          My whole experience has been very good and I just want to say infinite thanks to Dr Amescua.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 4/15/2024

          Dr Amescua gave me all the appropriate and up-to-date information for me to decide.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 3/27/2024

          As I have expressed in the past, Dr. Amescua is great. This is the reason I keep coming to Bascom Palmer.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 3/22/2024

          The doctor is very experienced in the transplant that I received

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 3/19/2024

          Dr Amescua is a wonderful doctor professionally and humanly

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 3/13/2024

          Excellent

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 3/8/2024

          Very good

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 2/18/2024

          outstanding

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 2/13/2024

          No bad experience.. Always pleased

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 2/6/2024

          Doctor has been consistently outstanding.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 1/28/2024

          Dr. Amescua and his team were very good at laying out the issues, and recommending a course of action (cataracts surgery) which I agreed with.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 1/14/2024

          Dr. Amescua is an excellent professional

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 1/8/2024

          Experience was good,nothing to complain about,I am quite satisfied.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 12/26/2023

          Excellent

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 12/24/2023

          The doctor was very good and addressed all my concerns.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 12/19/2023

          Dr Amescua is the most knowledgeable Dr regarding my condition and it shows with his thoughtfulness, explanations, discussions involving me with care options and decisions and ability to work through issues to provide the best possible solutions. I am totally confident in his care.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 12/12/2023

          Is Number One

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 12/9/2023

          Dr. AMESCUA IS ALWAYS PROFESSIONAL AND HONEST!

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 12/3/2023

          He is the best.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 11/12/2023

          I would recommend any work that he preformed

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 11/7/2023

          Dr Amescua was very thorough excellent doctor

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 10/20/2023

          Good service

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 10/18/2023

          Dr. Amescua has an exquisite treatment and is very professional and very interested in solving the patient's problem

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 10/14/2023

          Dr. Amescua was Amazing!!!

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 10/14/2023

          I would recommend Dr. Amescua without any hesitation to anyone looking for eye care services.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 10/6/2023

          Outstanding physcian.Explains educates listens and cares. Great Doctor

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 10/1/2023

          Excellent and clear

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 9/27/2023

          Guillermo Amescua is a good Dr he's patient and he listen to his a patients

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 9/20/2023

          Dr Amescua once again involved me directly in discussing options for continuing care with explanations of the various options. I'm extremely confident in the invaluable care provided by Dr Amescua as his expertise and knowledge of my disease is of the highest quality and not found elsewhere.

          3 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 9/10/2023

          To Dr Amescua 1000%

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 9/9/2023

          Excellent experience, extraordinary doctor, caring and professional. I couldn't ask for a better one! I recommend him to all my friends.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 9/1/2023

          Dr. AMESCUA took time to explain the post-operative status. He was very patient with my questions and was reassuring. He has made sure that he sees me in a timely fashion when a problem arises. I have been Impressed that he has quickly responded to my emailed concerns. Dr.AMESCUA is head and shoulders above many of the physicians I have been treated by in the past year. He is professional, caring, extremely knowledgeable and seems to be a mentor who treats the people who he works with and teaches with respect. A rare find in today's practice of medicine. Lucky for me, I have been in his care for over 6 years.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 8/27/2023

          I always tell people about Dr. Amescua and his attentiveness and his knowledge of the eyes! No better eye doctor around!

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 8/18/2023

          Very good

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 8/12/2023

          Dr. Amescua is always confident, deliberate, professional. He always makes me feel like I am being treated by someone who is highly capable. I always feel that he is giving me his best. Thanks.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 8/11/2023

          Doctor Amescua is the best who cares a lot about his patients

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 7/25/2023

          Very good

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 7/23/2023

          He is the best

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 7/19/2023

          Awesome

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 7/19/2023

          All very well

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 7/18/2023

          I was attended for Dr. G. Amescua who provides excellent care in my procedure. I strongly recommend Dr. Amescua.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 7/18/2023

          Excellent doctor Dr Amescua

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 7/18/2023

          Spent several hours with me despite not seeing any problems. Did several tests, explained things thoroughly & thoughtfully. Has followed up a few times since the appointment.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 7/7/2023

          Good attention

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 7/2/2023

          I received very good attention.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 6/20/2023

          Dr Amescua was excellent

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 5/28/2023

          Excellent

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 5/21/2023

          Excellent doctor.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 5/19/2023

          Excellence

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 5/14/2023

          Dr. Amescua is an expert in the area of my problem and I am grateful to be able to see him. Realizing I live more than four hours away, he went above and beyond to expedite the therapeutic side of care which is greatly appreciated.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 5/7/2023

          The quality of care and concern for improving my condition from Dr Amescua is unsurpassed by any other Dr I have ever seen. His knowledge, expertise and discussions with me regarding my care demonstrate to me that I am seeing a leading expert in managing my disease. He works with me to determine the best possible options to receive the best possible outcomes.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 5/5/2023

          Excellent

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 4/15/2023

          EXCELENT EXPERIENCE

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 4/13/2023

          Excellent attention.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 4/7/2023

          Dr Amescua is an excellent physician, very knowledgeable and kind.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 4/3/2023

          The doctor was outstanding.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 4/2/2023

          Amescua is the best! So patient and kind!

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 3/20/2023

          Always very professional

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 3/17/2023

          Good

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 3/16/2023

          Dr. Amescua was wonderful

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 2/27/2023

          Dr. Amescua is amazing.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 2/19/2023

          I received excellent care

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 2/17/2023

          I always recommend to family and friends for your treatment, for me and my family, it has been expectacular.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 2/13/2023

          Dr Amescua was outstanding

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 2/12/2023

          I'm very glad that he is taking care of me. He has explained the changing issues with my eye since I started seeing him in and it's healing, plus he has worked in concert with all my remaining physicians regarding my care.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 1/29/2023

          Doctor is excellent

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 1/27/2023

          Of course I do recommend it.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 1/16/2023

          All very good

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 1/11/2023

          Dr Guillermo Amescua is very professional, caring and showed a great degree of empathy . He also explained the procedure

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 12/25/2022

          Dr Amescua shows the most concern, discusses all treatment options and explains clearly all diagnosis and status of disease. I feel extremely confident under his care for the control and management of my disease.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 12/17/2022

          Dr Amescua is an excellent, caring physician helpful and caring

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 12/4/2022

          Good experience.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 11/26/2022

          It was an awesome visit and I am very confident in going to surgery.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 11/21/2022

          Good

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 11/21/2022

          Dr. Amescua is the best. He is very knowledgeable and humble. He is a really nice doctor who truly cares.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 11/19/2022

          Good

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 11/14/2022

          Dr. Amescua always very professional and informative while being friendly and caring. He is very skilled.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 11/10/2022

          Excellent

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 10/13/2022

          Very good