Dr. William Lesing Becker M.D.?
Update this Profile
Dr. William Lesing Becker M.D., Ophthalmologist
We verify the medical license of each FindaTopDoc Verified Doctor to ensure that their license is active and they are in good medical standing.

Dr. William Lesing Becker M.D.

Ophthalmologist

5/5(74)
13131 Tesson Ferry Rd. Saint Louis MO, 63128
Write A Review
Practice Philosophy

Traditional Medicine

Rating

5/5

About

Dr. William Becker is an ophthalmologist practicing in Saint Louis, MO. Dr. Becker specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Becker 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. Becker 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

Earlham College Richmond, IN B.A. in Chemistry 1982

Washington University School of Medicine St. Louis, MO M.D. 1987

Board Certification

OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO- 1992

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 33 years of experience

Expert Publications

Data provided by the National Library of Medicine

Treatments

  • Healthy Eyes
  • Allergies
  • Cataract
  • Conjunctivitis
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Dry Eye
  • Floaters And Flashes
  • Glaucoma
  • Low Vision
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Migraine
  • Various Eye Symptoms

Professional Memberships

  • Professional Member American Medical Association  1988 
  • Professional Member Missouri Ophth. Society of Eye Physicians  1991 
  • Professional Member Missouri State Medical  1991 
  • Professional Member St. Louis Ophthalmological Society  1991 
  • Professional Member St. Louis Metropolitan Medical Society  1991 
  • Professional Member American Academy of Ophthalmology  1988 

Dr. William Lesing Becker M.D.'s Practice location

South County Eye Care

13131 Tesson Ferry Rd. -
Saint Louis, MO 63128
Get Direction
New patients: 314-843-5800
Fax: 314-843-5290

South County Eye Care

13131 Tesson Ferry Road Suite 108 -
Saint Louis, MO 63128
Get Direction
New patients: 314-843-5800
http://www.beckervision.com/

Dr. William Lesing Becker M.D.'s reviews

(74)
Write Review

Patient Experience with Dr. Becker


5.0

Based on 74 reviews

Dr. William Lesing Becker M.D. has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 74 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.

Recommended Articles

  • What is Age-Related Cataracts?

    When the eye lens changes with age, cataracts develop and your vision becomes blurry. A clear structure, the lens is located at the back of the pupil. Light streams in via the cornea and the lens directs it to the retina when it enters the eye.When you start to age, cataracts can begin developing,...

  • Differences Between Optometrists, Opticians, and Ophthalmologists

    Safeguarding Your VisionWe are all dependent on our vision in more ways than we realize. Without a healthy vision, we would be unable to smoothly do a lot of things. Our vision enables us to properly work and recognize faces and objects.There are numerous factors that can affect our eyes, including...

  • What is Eye Melanoma?

    What is eye melanoma?Eye melanoma is also known as ocular melanoma. It is a type of cancer that develops in the eye, from the melanin-producing cells.Melanoma is a type of malignant cancer that develops in the melanin-producing cells all over the human body. Melanin-producing cells are known for the...

  • Eye Twitching: Symptoms and Solutions

    Eye twitching is the repetitive, involuntary blinking or spasm of the upper eyelid. Also known as blepharospasm, twitching affects the muscles of both eyes. Some of the most common causes of eye twitching include fatigue, stress, and caffeine. Twitching is usually painless and goes away on its own...

  • What are the Causes and Symptoms of Glaucoma?

    Glaucoma is a group of conditions that leads to the impairment of the optic nerve that carries information from the eyes to the brain. It is a progressive condition, which, if not treated, may lead to complete loss of vision. The most common cause of this damage is the increase in the pressure...

  • Alternative Treatments For Cataracts

    Approximately, a fifth of all people above the age of 60 have at least mild cataracts, and at the age of 75, that number increases significantly.A cataract presents itself as a reduction of clarity in the eye lens. A normal eye lens is comprised of clear water and variety of proteins. The lens...

Nearby Providers

See all nearby providers

Nearest Hospitals

ST ANTHONY'S MEDICAL CENTERl

10010 KENNERLY ROAD SAINT LOUIS MO 63128

Head northeast on Brittinger Road 526 ft
Turn right onto Tesson Gardens Court 180 ft
Turn left onto Tesson Ferry Road (21) 5074 ft
Turn left onto Schuessler Road 551 ft
Turn right 1619 ft
Turn right 323 ft
You have arrived at your destination, straight ahead

1.6 miSee direction

SSM HEALTH ST CLARE HOSPITAL - FENTONl

1015 BOWLES FENTON MO 63026

Head northeast on Brittinger Road 526 ft
Turn right onto Tesson Gardens Court 180 ft
Turn left onto Tesson Ferry Road (21) 1.8 mi
Take the ramp on the left 1263 ft
Merge left onto I 270 1.3 mi
Take the ramp on the right 1062 ft
Keep left at the fork 314 ft
Turn left onto Gravois Road (30) 2.5 mi
Take the ramp on the right 1544 ft
Keep right at the fork 173 ft
Merge left onto 141 1.6 mi
Turn right onto Bowles Avenue 1532 ft
Turn left 639 ft
Make a slight left 321 ft
Turn right 426 ft
You have arrived at your destination

8.6 miSee direction

DES PERES HOSPITALl

2345 DOUGHERTY FERRY ROAD SAINT LOUIS MO 63122

Head northeast on Brittinger Road 526 ft
Turn right onto Tesson Gardens Court 180 ft
Turn left onto Tesson Ferry Road (21) 1.8 mi
Take the ramp on the left 1263 ft
Merge left onto I 270 6.1 mi
Take the ramp on the right 1181 ft
Turn left onto Dougherty Ferry Road 2052 ft
Turn right onto Des Peres Road 1978 ft
Turn right 209 ft
Turn left 94 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the right

9.3 miSee direction

ST ANTHONY'S MEDICAL CENTERl

10010 KENNERLY ROAD SAINT LOUIS MO 63128

Head north on Tesson Ferry Road (21) 5193 ft
Turn left onto Schuessler Road 551 ft
Turn right 1619 ft
Turn right 323 ft
You have arrived at your destination, straight ahead

1.5 miSee direction

SSM HEALTH ST CLARE HOSPITAL - FENTONl

1015 BOWLES FENTON MO 63026

Head north on Tesson Ferry Road (21) 1.8 mi
Take the ramp on the left 1263 ft
Merge left onto I 270 1.3 mi
Take the ramp on the right 1062 ft
Keep left at the fork 314 ft
Turn left onto Gravois Road (30) 2.5 mi
Take the ramp on the right 1544 ft
Keep right at the fork 173 ft
Merge left onto 141 1.6 mi
Turn right onto Bowles Avenue 1532 ft
Turn left 639 ft
Make a slight left 321 ft
Turn right 426 ft
You have arrived at your destination

8.5 miSee direction

DES PERES HOSPITALl

2345 DOUGHERTY FERRY ROAD SAINT LOUIS MO 63122

Head north on Tesson Ferry Road (21) 1.8 mi
Take the ramp on the left 1263 ft
Merge left onto I 270 6.1 mi
Take the ramp on the right 1181 ft
Turn left onto Dougherty Ferry Road 2052 ft
Turn right onto Des Peres Road 1978 ft
Turn right 209 ft
Turn left 94 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the right

9.2 miSee direction