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Dr. Joseph Selem, MD

(Dr. Joseph Selem, M.D.)

(18 Ratings)

Specializes in: General Ophthalmology

3850 Southwest 87th Avenue Suite 304
Miami, FL 33165

(832) 798-1968

Dr. Joseph Selem, MD is an ophthalmologist in Miami, FL specializing in general ophthalmology. Dr. Joseph Selem, MD is affiliated with Baptist Health, HCA Florida Healthcare and HCA Florida Kendall Hospital.

Office Locations

3850 Southwest 87th Avenue Suite 304
Miami, FL 33165

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814 Ponce De Leo N Boulevard Suite 510
Coral Gables, FL 33146

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814 Ponce De Leon Boulevard Suite 510
Coral Gables, FL 33134

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909 North Krome Avenue
Homestead, FL 33030

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In The News

“Ophthalmologists at Coral Gables Surgery Center that perform this procedure are Dr. Gabriel Lazcano, Dr. Fred Mann, and Dr. Joseph Selem.”—"No incision glaucoma treatment: giving patients freedom from pressure", Miami's Community News, April 2016

“I first heard of the CYCLO G6 from Dr. Joseph Selem, Board Certified Ophthalmologist in Coral Gables.”—"Featured - Page 1330", Miami's Community News, April 2016

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Joseph Selem, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

cataract surgery

cataract surgery with IOL implantation

extracapsular cataract extraction with IOL implantation

extracapsular lens removal

intraocular lens implant

lens removal surgery

lens replacement surgery

simple cataract surgery

In 2023, Dr. Joseph Selem, MD had a list price for cataract surgery, cataract surgery with IOL implantation, extracapsular cataract extraction (ECCE) with IOL implantation, extracapsular lens removal, intraocular lens (IOL) implant, lens removal surgery, lens replacement surgery, and simple cataract surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Florida. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging

SCODI of the posterior segment

In 2023, Dr. Joseph Selem, MD had a list price for scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging (SCODI), and SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Florida. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

anterior segment surgery

ophthalmic biometry

visual field test

In 2012, Dr. Joseph Selem, MD had a list price for anterior segment surgery, ophthalmic biometry, and visual field test that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Florida. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Selem, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Miami, FL during 2012 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Selem, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	146
eye procedures	420
hospital care	34
inpatient care	34
plastic surgery procedures	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	40

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Selem, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Miami, FL during 2013 were eye procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Selem, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	206
eye procedures	456
hospital care	31
inpatient care	31
plastic surgery procedures	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	17

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Selem, MD.

**Gender**
Male	139
Female	218

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	51
Black	0
Hispanic	295
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	127
From 75 to 84	125
85 and over	67
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Selem, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	54
Dementia	29
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Selem, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Miami, FL during 2014 were skin testing, minimally invasive procedures, allergy testing and eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Selem, MD for Medicare patients.

allergy testing	2141
doctor visit	183
eye procedures	354
hospital care	17
inpatient care	17
minimally invasive procedures	2141
skin testing	2141
ultrasound (sonogram)	32

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Selem, MD.

**Gender**
Male	120
Female	225

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	294
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	125
From 75 to 84	111
85 and over	63
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Selem, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	48
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	56
Dementia	31
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Selem, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Miami, FL during 2015 were skin testing, minimally invasive procedures, allergy testing and eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Selem, MD for Medicare patients.

allergy testing	1140
capsulotomy	15
doctor visit	243
eye procedures	318
laser treatment	15
minimally invasive procedures	1140
skin testing	1140
ultrasound (sonogram)	11

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Selem, MD.

**Gender**
Male	202
Female	434

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	540
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	272
From 75 to 84	206
85 and over	88
Less than 65	70

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Selem, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	46
Dementia	28
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Selem, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Miami, FL during 2016 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Selem, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	18
doctor visit	286
eye procedures	239
hospital care	17
inpatient care	17
laser treatment	18

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Selem, MD.

**Gender**
Male	108
Female	185

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	247
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	119
From 75 to 84	97
85 and over	44
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Selem, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	26
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	53
Dementia	23
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Selem, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Miami, FL during 2017 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Selem, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	20
doctor visit	210
eye procedures	396
laser treatment	20
ultrasound (sonogram)	15

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Selem, MD.

**Gender**
Male	101
Female	188

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	30
Black	0
Hispanic	246
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	123
From 75 to 84	87
85 and over	45
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Selem, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	51
Dementia	23
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Selem, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Miami, FL during 2018 were eye procedures and plastic surgery procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Selem, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	127
eye procedures	365
plastic surgery procedures	11

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Selem, MD.

**Gender**
Male	107
Female	172

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	230
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	118
From 75 to 84	81
85 and over	52
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Selem, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	46
Dementia	19
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Selem, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Miami, FL during 2019 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Selem, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	23
doctor visit	101
eye procedures	371
hospital care	14
inpatient care	14
laser treatment	23

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Selem, MD.

**Gender**
Male	94
Female	186

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	235
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	126
From 75 to 84	89
85 and over	40
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Selem, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	44
Dementia	20
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Selem, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Miami, FL during 2020 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Selem, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	59
eye procedures	266

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Selem, MD.

**Gender**
Male	60
Female	122

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	145
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	89
From 75 to 84	44
85 and over	31
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Selem, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	46
Dementia	18
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Selem, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Miami, FL during 2021 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Selem, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	76
eye procedures	218

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Selem, MD.

**Gender**
Male	63
Female	119

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	145
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	84
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Selem, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	42
Dementia	17
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Selem, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Miami, FL during 2022 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Selem, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	95
eye procedures	270

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Selem, MD.

**Gender**
Male	65
Female	148

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	174
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	84
From 75 to 84	73
85 and over	41
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Selem, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	48
Dementia	12
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Selem, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Miami, FL during 2023 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Selem, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	87
eye procedures	282

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Selem, MD.

**Gender**
Male	72
Female	131

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	162
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	92
From 75 to 84	62
85 and over	34
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Selem, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	26
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	42
Dementia	12
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Selem, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Joseph Selem, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Miami, FL were allergy testing, minimally invasive procedures, skin testing and eye procedures.

allergy testing	1640
capsulotomy	19
doctor visit	151
eye procedures	329
hospital care	22
inpatient care	22
laser treatment	19
minimally invasive procedures	1640
plastic surgery procedures	12
skin testing	1640
ultrasound (sonogram)	23

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Selem, MD.

**Gender**
Female	177
Male	94

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	6
Hispanic	226
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	42
75 to 84	86
Less than 65	26
65 to 74	113

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Selem, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Joseph Selem, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	15
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	44
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	19
Cancer	10

Education & Training

He completed residency at University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Ophthalmology American Board of Ophthalmology and has a state license in Florida.

Residency: University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and Affiliated Hospitals (2009)

Board Certification: Ophthalmology American Board of Ophthalmology (2013)

Licensed In: Florida

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Joseph Selem, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Baptist Health

HCA Florida Healthcare

HCA Florida Kendall Hospital

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Joseph Selem, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.69 out of 5 stars based on 18 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Joseph Selem, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Miami, FL.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Joseph Selem, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Allergan Inc.	$2,695 RESTASIS $686	COMBIGAN $683	LUMIGAN $596	ALPHAGAN P $341	BOTOX $128	Other $260
Alcon Vision LLC	$673 Simbrinza $240	PANOPTIX $159	CLAREON $91	ARGOS $50	Luxor $48	Other $85
Allergan, Inc.	$588 RESTASIS $194	LUMIGAN $167	COMBIGAN $91	VUITY $78	DURYSTA $37	Other $20
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$583 Rocklatan $313	Rhopressa $270
AbbVie Inc.	$511 LUMIGAN $256	VUITY $118	ALPHAGAN P $104	DURYSTA $33
Other	$2,187 XIIDRA $376	Simbrinza $162	INVELTYS $151	LOTEMAX SM $148	Kahook Dual Blade $134	Other $1,217

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$7,092
Education	$113
Long term medical supply or device loan	$31

Biography

Dr. Joseph Selem is a specialist in general ophthalmology. He attended Ponce School of Medicine and then went on to complete his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. He is conversant in Spanish. Dr. Selem's professional affiliations include South Miami Hospital, Baptist Hospital of Miami, and Doctors Hospital.