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Alfonso L Sabater

Alfonso L Sabater, MD, PhD

4.8292 ratings, 54 reviews

Cornea and External Diseases

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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

Areas of Expertise

Ocular Surface Diseases, High-Risk Corneal Transplantation, Keratoprosthesis, Complex Cataract Surgery, Advanced Therapies for Ocular Surface Disorders

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

Publications

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/myncbi/alfonso%20l..sabater.1/bibliography/public/

Biography

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.

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      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

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      Ratings & Reviews

      4.8 out of 5

      292 ratings, 54 reviews

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        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 3/28/2026

        I am satisfied with my experience

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 3/13/2026

        Very knowledgeable and gave you time to speak. Listened to all my co.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 3/5/2026

        I was given a life changing diagnosis.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 2/26/2026

        Ecselente

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 2/23/2026

        Friendly

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 2/13/2026

        Súper bien

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 2/10/2026

        Excellent Dr.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 1/29/2026

        Todo bien9

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 12/13/2025

        Dr Sabater really helped my dry eyes

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 11/18/2025

        Keep up the great service being provided to the community

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/16/2025

        Very well received, and very good care

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/11/2025

        Very courteous

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/2/2025

        Fabulous doctor's and staff. Latest treatments available.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/25/2025

        Great Doctors!

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/23/2025

        Excelente

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/21/2025

        Muy buena

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/20/2025

        Dr is very knowledgeable !

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/11/2025

        Amazing

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/9/2025

        Excelente experiencia

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/4/2025

        Fantastic

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 8/26/2025

        Dr Sabater is very knowledgeable and compassionate doctor. He is a great asset to Bascolm Palmer.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 8/21/2025

        Excellent

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 7/30/2025

        Excellent Doctors and Nurses and staff thankful for all their hard work and dedication

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 7/17/2025

        Gracias

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 7/10/2025

        Thank you for your great service.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 7/2/2025

        Very good

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 6/12/2025

        Outstanding in every way!

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 5/29/2025

        Excellent thorough, professional, consultation

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed 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 stars
        Reviewed on 5/22/2025

        Keep up the good work.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 5/16/2025

        You’re great!

        4 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 5/13/2025

        Happy Dr.S the best

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 5/8/2025

        Excellent

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 3/10/2025

        Dr. Sabater is an exceptional physician!

        4 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed 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 stars
        Reviewed on 3/2/2025

        Very well

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 1/27/2025

        Excellent attention to yoir concerns.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 12/17/2024

        Excellent deal! The Dr is very friendly and empathetic! Immediate slaughter.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 12/15/2024

        Excellent

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 12/14/2024

        100%, satisfied.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed 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 stars
        Reviewed on 9/24/2024

        Good Experience

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/22/2024

        Very pleasant attention.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/10/2024

        Excellent service in office

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/4/2024

        Excelente

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed 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 stars
        Reviewed on 8/20/2024

        Excelente

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 7/28/2024

        Very good experience

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

        A lot of professionalism and kindness.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 6/16/2024

        Excellent professional, Dr Sabater as well as his auxiliary team, give a lot of security and optimism to the patient

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 6/11/2024

        Dr. Sabater was very informative

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 5/21/2024

        So far, Dr. Sabater has shown concern and good attention to my case

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

        Very professional

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

        Excellent