Biography
Gaston O. Lacayo, III, MD was born in Managua, Nicaragua and relocated with his family to the United States at the age of three. He was raised in Miami, FL and graduated with Honors from Belen Jesuit … Read more ›
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Had surgery with Dr Lacayo. His professionalism, knowledge and bedside manners are refreshing. Very positive experience and surgery was non eventful.…
Summary
Provider Training
| University | Degree | Focus | Graduated |
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| Duke University | Bachelors Degree | B.S. | Not Specified |
| Ponce School of Medicine - Puerto Rico | Doctorate | M.D. | Not Specified |
| Institution | Focus | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Residency - Rush University Medical Center | Opthalmology | Not Specified |
| Fellowship - Emory Eye Center in Atlanta, Georgia. | Cornea, External disease, and Refractive surgery | Not Specified |
Experience & Accolades
| Role | Organization | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Member | American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) | Present |
| Professional Member | American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) | Present |
| Professional Member | The Cornea Society, and the International Society of Refractive Surgery (ISRS) | Present |
| Professional Member | American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), | Present |
| Professional Member | American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) | Present |
| Professional Member | The Cornea Society, and the International Society of Refractive Surgery (ISRS | Present |
| Distinction | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha Omega Alpha Honor | Medical Society |
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Specialties
Languages Spoken
EnglishMedical Specialties
- Ophthalmologist
Accepts New Patients: Yes
Lacayo specializes in treating the following types of patients:
- Adults
Medical Philosophy: Traditional Medicine
Payment Options
Payment DetailsReviews
Number of Reviews: 16
Most Recent Review: 04/25/2023
Office & Staff Evaluation
Provider Evaluation
Review by
Mara S.
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April 25, 2023
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Center For Excellence In Eye Care - 15955 SW 96th Street Suite 206
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- Average Wait Time 11 to 20 minutes
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“Amazing professional”
Had surgery with Dr Lacayo. His professionalism, knowledge and bedside manners are refreshing. Very positive experience and surgery was non eventful.
Review by
Anthony T.
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December 13, 2018
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Center For Excellence In Eye Care - 8940 North Kendall Drive Suite 400E
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- Average Wait Time 21 to 30 minutes
“vision is better than ever!!!”
great Dr!!!!! Great staff and experience! I trust his hands better than any machine!
Review by
Alton R.
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October 10, 2018
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Center For Excellence In Eye Care - 8940 North Kendall Drive Suite 400E
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“Best Dr. in town!!!!”
Best Dr. and staff in town!!!!
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G. B. G.
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October 03, 2018
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Center For Excellence In Eye Care - 8940 North Kendall Drive Suite 400E
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“This office is the best!”
Dr Lacayo is THE BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Review by
Ana P.
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September 07, 2018
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Center For Excellence In Eye Care - 8940 North Kendall Drive Suite 400E
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- Average Wait Time 31 minutes or more
“dr visit”
love coming here, far from home but doctor is very nice and on top of medicine advances
Review by
Pamela J.
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March 06, 2019
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Center For Excellence In Eye Care - 8940 North Kendall Drive Suite 400E
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“great job”
great job with Gods help of course.
Review by
Maria B.
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October 10, 2018
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Center For Excellence In Eye Care - 8940 North Kendall Drive Suite 400E
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“Staff was amazing!!!”
Dr was amazing! Makes a HUGE difference when you have good staff running the office! Thank you all!!!!!
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S. D.
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October 03, 2018
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Center For Excellence In Eye Care - 8940 North Kendall Drive Suite 400E
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“Great staff and physicians”
I am very happy with this office and physicians!!! Thank You so much!!!!
Review by
Richard B.
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September 28, 2018
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Center For Excellence In Eye Care - 8940 North Kendall Drive Suite 400E
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“Excellent Physician”
Ive been to a cornea specialist before seeing Dr Lacayo for poor vision in my left eye. After four visits the specialist told me i had to live with it bc the endothelial cells were damaged. My opthalmologist disagreed with the specialist assestment, and referred me to Dr. Lacayo.
Dr. Lacayo determined that it was epithelial cells that were causing the problem, and he polished them. He restored my vision!!!
I would highly recommend Dr. Lacayo to anyone with, or without medical diagnosis.
Review by
Isis F.
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September 07, 2018
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Center For Excellence In Eye Care - 8940 North Kendall Drive Suite 400E
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“marvelous experience”
thanks to doctor Lacayo I recovered my vision. I had two cornea implants. whish were in very bad shapes very swollen. I love Doctor Lacayo , he is the BEST.
Locations
Affiliated Practices
Center For Excellence In Eye Care
8940 North Kendall Drive Suite 400EMiami, FL 33176
Center For Excellence In Eye Care
15955 SW 96th Street Suite 206Miami, FL 33196
Practice Colleagues
Andrew Schimel, MD - Ophthalmologist
Dr Prashant Parekh, MD, MBA - Ophthalmologist
Carlos Buznego, MD - Ophthalmologist
Richard Simon, MD - Ophthalmologist
Ana Victoria, MD - Ophthalmologist
Louis Kasner, MD - Ophthalmologist
Lourdes Casuso, MD - Ophthalmologist
Pedro Lopez, MD - Ophthalmologist
Dr Matthew Shulman, MD - Ophthalmologist
Charles Kaiser, MD - Ophthalmologist
Procedures & Services
Procedures & Treatments Offered
- Glaucoma and Diabetic eye care.
- Corneal transplantation (DSEK and penetrating keratoplasty)
- Keratoconus
- Pterygium Excision
- Small incision and laser cataract surgery (including premium intra-ocular lenses) and refractive surgery
Commonly Prescribed Medications
- As needed
Billing Policies & Payment Options
Gaston O Lacayo III, MD accepts the following payment methods:- Care Credit
- American Express
- Mastercard
- Visa
- Personal Check
- Cash
More info: We accept Care Credit, Cash, Checks and Credit Cards.
Offers Financing/Payment Plans?: Yes
Bills on a Sliding Scale?: Unknown
Accepted Insurance
Accepted Insurance
Please call the office to verify.
Aetna; Avmed; Baptist International; Beech Street PPO; Blue Cross Blue Shield BCBS PPO; Cigna PPO; Champus Tricare Prime; Champus Tricare Standard; Choice Care Network PPO; Coventry Health PPO; Dimensions PPO; GEHA; Great-West; Humana PPO; Humana Medicare PPO; Humana Commercial; Humana Medicare HMO; Humana Military Tricare prime; Humana Military Tricare Standard; JMH Health through Avmed; Medica HMO; Medicare; Multiplan PPO; Preferred Medical; Preferred Care Partners; Private Healthcare Systems PHCS; PHN; PPO One; Simply Health; Southcare PPO
Comment - “ Amazing professional ”
Had surgery with Dr Lacayo. His professionalism, knowledge and bedside manners are refreshing. Very positive experience and surgery was non eventful.