Dr. Ernesto Segal, M.D. was born in Caracas, Venezuela and is a magna cum laude graduate of the Central University of Venezuela School of Medicine. Following his internship at the University of Michigan – St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Dr. Segal was at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute doing a research fellowship in retinal electrophysiology and retinal dystrophies. He completed his ophthalmology residency program at the University of Texas-Galveston.
Dr. Ernesto Segal, M.D. was born in Caracas, Venezuela and is a magna cum laude graduate of the Central University of Venezuela School of Medicine. Following his internship at the University of Michigan – St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Dr. Segal was at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute doing a research fellowship in retinal electrophysiology and retinal dystrophies. He completed his ophthalmology residency program at the University of Texas-Galveston.
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Great Doctor
(4 days ago)
May-2026
Put me at ease
(2 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
On time and explains everything about the exam and my eyes in an understanding manner
(2 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
Dr. Segal was professional, knowledgeable, & easy to understand. He patiently answered all my questions & explained things I was unsure about.
(2 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
Excellent care !!!
(3 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
Thorough, personable, professional, takes time to explain. Excellent.
(1 month ago)
Apr-2026
Dr Segal is always attentive. He takes the time explain things, to listen to you and give meaning feedback.
My questions are answered and I never feel rushed. That's a good doctor!
(1 month ago)
Apr-2026
Dr.Segal, is an outstanding ophthalmologist. He was very patient, pleasant and very informative regarding my eyesight.
(1 month ago)
Apr-2026
Dr. Segal is a superb Ophthalmologist.
He is up to date on all the best treatments and is a warm and caring physician. He has my highest recommendation .
(1 month ago)
Apr-2026
Absolutely the best doctor I’ve experienced in my life. I am under 40 so not the typical patient here, but I have been treated in the best way possible and healed by this doctor in his team. I am so grateful for everything.
Dr. Ernesto Segal, M.D. was born in Caracas, Venezuela and is a magna cum laude graduate of the Central University of Venezuela School of Medicine. Following his internship at the University of Michigan – St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Dr. Segal was at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute doing a research fellowship in retinal electrophysiology and retinal dystrophies. He completed his ophthalmology residency program at the University of Texas-Galveston.
After his residency Dr. Segal completed a two-year fellowship in Vitreo-Retinal Diseases and Surgery at the University of Texas-Hermann Eye Center in Houston.
After completing his training, Dr. Segal returned to Venezuela where he was in private practice and academics for seven years and became the Director of the Vitreo-Retinal Department of the Venezuelan Association of the Advancement of Ophthalmology. Since 2004 he joined Eye Associates of Boca Raton.
Dr. Segal is Board Certified and a fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. He is also a member of the American Society of Retinal Specialists, the American Diabetes Association and a number of other specialty societies. He has been VP of the Palm Beach Ophthalmological Society. Currently, he is an Affiliate Assistant Professor at Florida Atlantic University- Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine and a visiting professor at other universities abroad. He has published numerous articles in specialty journals, and written several book chapters and has been invited to lecture at several international meetings.
Away from the office, Dr. Segal has a passion for photography, he is a soccer and tennis fan, and enjoys outdoor activities such as jogging, bicycling and also working out and spinning.
Great Doctor
Put me at ease
On time and explains everything about the exam and my eyes in an understanding manner
Dr. Segal was professional, knowledgeable, & easy to understand. He patiently answered all my questions & explained things I was unsure about.
Excellent care !!!
Thorough, personable, professional, takes time to explain. Excellent.
Dr Segal is always attentive. He takes the time explain things, to listen to you and give meaning feedback. My questions are answered and I never feel rushed. That's a good doctor!
Dr.Segal, is an outstanding ophthalmologist. He was very patient, pleasant and very informative regarding my eyesight.
Dr. Segal is a superb Ophthalmologist. He is up to date on all the best treatments and is a warm and caring physician. He has my highest recommendation .
Absolutely the best doctor I’ve experienced in my life. I am under 40 so not the typical patient here, but I have been treated in the best way possible and healed by this doctor in his team. I am so grateful for everything.