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Dr. William Sponsel, MD

Dr. William Sponsel, MD

Ophthalmology*
40+ years of experience

Dr. William Sponsel, MD is an ophthalmologist in San Antonio, TX and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University Of Bristol, Faculty Of Medicine And Dentistry in 1983. He is affiliated with Methodist Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.4 Star Rating
Based on 14 reviews 3.4 Star Rating (14 reviews)

Practice

5210 Thousand Oaks Dr Ste 1244 San Antonio, TX 78233
Telehealth available

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Dr. Sponsel's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Sponsel

3.4

14 ratings, 11 with a written review
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Nancy Allred – Feb 07, 2025
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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N Samantha Aguilar – Dec 25, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
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Injured – Jan 19, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 01, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
May 25, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
San Antonio, TX – Jan 12, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Pipe Creek , TX – Nov 16, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
11 people found this helpful
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san antonio – Oct 10, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Georgina in Lilongwe – Jul 09, 2017
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
San Antonio, TX – Jan 12, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
5 people found this helpful
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San Antonio, TX – Feb 10, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Sponsel Eye Experts is a leader in groundbreaking research, and advanced Ophthalmic care including state of the art surgical care. We specialize in working with the Special Needs population through our partnership with The Multi-Assistance Center...read more

biography

Dr. William Sponsel, MD is an Ophthalmologist and has a Glaucoma Specialty with over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He is facility at UIW Rosenburg School of Optometry. He is affiliated with Methodist Hospital Ambulatory Surgery. 
  • Ophthalmology

  • Anterior Segment Ophthalmology

  • Anterior Segment Surgery

  • Cataract Surgery

  • Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

  • Ophthalmic Surgery

  • Pediatric Ophthalmology

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  • University Wis

    Residency Hospital, 1991
  • Bristol Royal Infirm

    Internship Hospital, 1988
  • University Wis

    Fellowship Hospital, 1988
  • University Of Bristol, Faculty Of Medicine And Dentistry

    Medical School, 1983
  • University Of Bristol / The Medical School

    Undergraduate School, 1978
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
Ophthalmology
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William E Sponsel M.D. PA5210 Thousand Oaks Dr Ste 1244 San Antonio, TX 78233
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