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Dr. Stephen Joel Saxe, MD, FACS

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Specializes in: Vitreoretinal Diseases (Retina and Vitreous)

Wayne State University School of Medicine (1991)

Professional interests include: eye problems

10300 N. Illinois Street Suite 1060
Indianapolis, IN 46290

(317) 817-1414

Dr. Stephen Joel Saxe, MD, FACS is a retina specialist in Indianapolis, IN specializing in vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous). He graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine in 1991 and has 33 years of experience. Dr. Stephen Joel Saxe, MD, FACS is affiliated with Ascension, Indiana University Health, RAJ K. MATURI MD PC, Independent Physicians, Ascension St. Vincent Hospital - Indianapolis and IU Health Methodist IU Health University.

Office Locations

Address:

10300 N. Illinois Street Suite 1060
Indianapolis, IN 46290

Some issues Dr. Stephen Joel Saxe, MD, FACS can help you with:

Eye Problems

Millions of people every year have problems with their eyes. Some of the most common eye problems are refractive disorders, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and cataracts.

Refractive disorders happen when the shape of the eye doesn't let allow someone focus very precisely. They might be myopic (nearsighted), hyperopic (farsighted), or have an astigmatism, which is a focus problem caused by the cornea. Refractive disorders can be corrected by glasses or contacts.

Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in the United States. It happens when fluid pressure builds up within the eye and damages the optic nerve. It is treated with medications and surgery.

Diabetic retinopathy is a common complication of diabetes. The retina is tissue at the back of the eye that is filled with numerous, tiny blood vessels. When diabetes damages these delicate blood vessels, they burst or leak, leading to blind spots and blurred vision. Diabetic retinopathy can be treated with laser therapy and surgery, but often vision cannot be restored.

Macular degeneration is common in older adults. The macula is the central part of the retina and is responsible for crisp center vision. Over time, the cells in the macula begin to die, making central vision blurry. An early symptom of macular degeneration is that straight lines appear wavy.

Cataracts happen when the clear lens in the front of the eye becomes cloudy, making things look blurry or faded. They are extremely common in older people. By age 80, more than half of all Americans will have had a cataract. In early stages, prescription glasses and magnifying lenses can help. As the cataracts get worse, surgery to replace the lens may be the best option.

More than just one of the five senses, the eyes are heavily relied upon to communicate, work, and get around every day. It's important to have regular eye exams for vision stays in good shape for years to come.

In The News

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diagnostic imaging	16
doctor visit	513
eye procedures	2700
injections	610
ultrasound (sonogram)	16

**Gender**
Male	189
Female	281

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	386
Black	0
Hispanic	68
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	184
From 75 to 84	168
85 and over	99
Less than 65	19

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	27
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

diagnostic imaging	26
doctor visit	147
eye procedures	3911
injections	969
photocoagulation	13
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	26

**Gender**
Male	235
Female	301

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	431
Black	0
Hispanic	88
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	214
From 75 to 84	184
85 and over	122
Less than 65	16

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	25
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

diagnostic imaging	45
doctor visit	241
eye procedures	4709
injections	1367
ultrasound (sonogram)	45

**Gender**
Male	544
Female	700

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1006
Black	0
Hispanic	186
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	492
From 75 to 84	414
85 and over	294
Less than 65	44

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	27
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

diagnostic imaging	33
doctor visit	102
eye procedures	5606
injections	1966
photocoagulation	11
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	11
ultrasound (sonogram)	33

**Gender**
Male	287
Female	396

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	566
Black	0
Hispanic	88
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	265
From 75 to 84	223
85 and over	173
Less than 65	22

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	26
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

diagnostic imaging	22
doctor visit	54
eye procedures	4921
injections	1767
ultrasound (sonogram)	22

**Gender**
Male	338
Female	501

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	703
Black	0
Hispanic	101
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	340
From 75 to 84	289
85 and over	195
Less than 65	15

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	27
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

doctor visit	370
eye procedures	2272
injections	1044

**Gender**
Male	234
Female	346

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	505
Black	50
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	216
From 75 to 84	175
85 and over	147
Less than 65	42

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	42
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

diagnostic imaging	21
doctor visit	581
eye procedures	3518
injections	1617
ultrasound (sonogram)	21

**Gender**
Male	268
Female	416

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	599
Black	63
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	244
From 75 to 84	212
85 and over	166
Less than 65	62

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	44
Dementia	12
Cancer	11

diagnostic imaging	25
doctor visit	640
eye procedures	3551
injections	1613
ultrasound (sonogram)	25

**Gender**
Male	306
Female	418

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	640
Black	61
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	276
From 75 to 84	231
85 and over	166
Less than 65	51

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	40
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen Joel Saxe, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Stephen Joel Saxe, MD, FACS treated as a retina specialist in Indianapolis, IN were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

aspiration	15
diagnostic imaging	29
doctor visit	440
eye procedures	4301
injections	1586
photocoagulation	16
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	16
ultrasound (sonogram)	29

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen Joel Saxe, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	240
Female	335

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	17
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	483
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	53
Other	5

**Age**
75 to 84	189
85 and over	136
Less than 65	27
65 to 74	223

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen Joel Saxe, MD, FACS From 2013 - 2021

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

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	25
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Cancer	7
Dementia	8

Education & Training

Dr. Stephen Joel Saxe, MD, FACS graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine in 1991. He completed residency at Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University. He is certified by the The American Board of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology and has a state license in Indiana.

Medical School: Wayne State University School of Medicine (1991)

Residency: Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University

Board Certification: The American Board of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology

Licensed In: Indiana

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Stephen Joel Saxe, MD, FACS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Ascension

Indiana University Health

RAJ K. MATURI MD PC

Independent Physicians

Ascension St. Vincent Hospital - Indianapolis

IU Health Methodist IU Health University

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Genentech USA, Inc.	$638 LUCENTIS $599	VABYSMO $39
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.	$290 Eylea $219	EYLEA aflibercept injection $49	EYLEA (aflibercept) Injection $22
Allergan Inc.	$273 RESTASIS $96	OZURDEX $69	ACZONE $5	$104
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$83 EYLEA aflibercept injection $83
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$61 BEOVU $61
Other	$343 BEPREVE $48	JETREA $39	OZURDEX $38	XIIDRA $38	NonCovered Product $24	Other $155

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,508
Education	$179

Biography

Dr. Stephen Saxe is a physician who specializes in vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous). Dr. Saxe's areas of expertise include eye problems. He attended medical school at Wayne State University School of Medicine. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Ascension and Indiana University Health.