Originally from Uppsala, Sweden, Dr. Benjamin Bakall joined Associated Retina Consultants in 2013 as a medical retina and inherited retinal dystrophy specialist. He is the director of the Inherited Retinal Disease and Visual Function Clinic at the Phoenix office, and a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Ophthalmology and scientific mentor for medical student scholarly projects at the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix.
Dr. Bakall has researched, published and lectured at national meetings on numerous topics in ophthalmology and inherited retinal diseases. He has conducted clinical trials on macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and inherited retinal diseases and he is an invited reviewer for a number of scientific journals.
Dr. Bakall maintains memberships in several professional organizations including the Arizona Ophthalmological Society and the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology. He has been the medical chair for Vision Walk Arizona-Foundation for Fighting Blindness for several years. He is a member of the Quality Committee for Innovation Care Partners affiliated with HonorHealth.
Awards for Research Inherited Retinal Dystrophies
- Clive H. Sell, MD Vision Foundation
- FFB, Foundation Fighting Blindness, Clinical/Research Fellowship Award for research in Inherited retinal degenerations - The Alan Laties career development program.
- Postdoctoral fellowship, Swedish Research Council for research on Best Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy, bestrophin-1 and bestrophin-2. Mentor: Alan Marmorstein, University of Arizona.
- The Anders Wall Award for Young Scientist of the year
During his free time, he enjoys traveling, exercising and spending time with his family.
Our Doctors
Each of our doctors is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, and all are members of various prestigious organizations such as the American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Medical Association, and Arizona Ophthalmological Society. They have been recognized as top doctors in the field by Phoenix Magazine and America’s Top Ophthalmologists – Castle Connolly Medical. Most also hold clinical assistant professorships with the University of Arizona.
Saving Vision in Arizona Since 1974
Whatever the reason for your impaired vision, Associated Retina Consultants has an experienced team of Arizona eye specialists to diagnose and treat your vision problem. Our focus is on the retina and macula (the back of the eye) and the vitreous humor (gel like tissue) in the eye. When you have problems with these parts of your eye, your vision will be in jeopardy. We work hard every day to protect and save our patients’ vision, helping them lead better quality lives.
Practice Highlights
Founded in 1974 Arizona's largest independently owned
Covering 13 locations & growing
11 board-certified Vitreoretinal Retina specialists
Arizona most trusted & experienced group of vitreoretinal Retina surgeons
AUPO accredited Vitreoretinal Retinal fellowship program
Clinical affiliation with U of A medical school
Our Services
All adult and pediatric Vitreoretinal Retinal diseases & surgeries
Macular degeneration (support group)
Diabetic retinopathy
Ocular oncology
Unexplained vision loss and inherited retinal diseases
Cutting-edge research with participation in nationwide & worldwide clinical trials
Retinal detachment torn
Main locations
GOODYEAR
1626 N. Litchfield Rd. Suite 250 Goodyear, AZ 85395
GILBERT
3513 S. Mercy Road Gilbert, AZ 85297
MESA
1933 S. Alma School Road Mesa, AZ 85210
PHOENIX
1750 E. Glendale Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85020
SCOTTSDALE
14500 Northsight Blvd Suite 121 Scottsdale, AZ 85260
PEORIA
15353 N. 91st Avenue Peoria, AZ 85381
PRESCOTT VALLEY
2517 N. Great Western Drive Suite K Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
PRESCOTT
1055 W Iron Springs Road. Prescott AZ 86305
Satellite Locations
CASA GRANDE
545 N. Peart Road Arizona Casa Grande, AZ 85122
COTTONWOOD
199 S. Candy Lane Suite 2A Cottonwood, AZ 86326
FLAGSTAFF
900 N. San Francisco Street Flagstaff, AZ 86001
PAYSON
302 W Main Street Payson Payson, AZ 85541
SEDONA
95 Soldiers Pass Rd A-1 Sedona, AZ 86336
