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Meet Dr. Edelstein

Sean Edelstein, M.D., is a board-certified, fellowship-trained ophthalmologist at Quantum Vision Centers, serving patients in the St. Louis Metro East. His expertise is in laser vision correction (LASIK and PRK), corneal transplantation and cataract surgery.

Originally from South Africa, he completed his ophthalmology training at Washington University in St. Louis. Dr. Edelstein has been in practice since 2008 and was appointed Associate Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology at St. Louis University, where he was awarded outstanding teacher of the year in 2021.

In recognition of his expertise, Dr. Edelstein has been named one of the Best Doctors in America every year since 2011, and by Who’s Who as one of the top doctors in the country.  Dr. Edelstein is known for his friendly, empathetic demeanor and is passionate about his work and obtaining excellent clinical outcomes for his patients. 

In his free time, Dr. Edelstein likes to travel, cycle, and spend time with his family and French bulldogs.

Education

  • Doctor of Medicine | University of Cape Town
  • Internal Medicine Residency | St. Mary’s Health Center, St. Louis, MO
  • Ophthalmology Residency | Washington University in St. Louis
  • Ophthalmology Residency and Cornea & Refractive Surgery Fellowship | Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO

Memberships and Affiliations

  • Member | American Academy of Ophthalmology
  • Board Certification | American Board of Ophthalmology and Internal Medicine
  • Member | Eye Bank Association of America and Cornea Society
  • Assistant Medical Director | Mid-American Transplant & Eye Bank, St. Louis.

Honors and Awards

  • Outstanding Teacher of the Year 2021 | St. Louis University Department of Ophthalmology

Insurances Accepted

Please Note:

This list is not all-inclusive. Please verify your coverage prior to your visit by calling the number on the back of your insurance card.

We accept most major insurance including:

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Davis Vision
  • Envolve Vision
  • Essence
  • EyeQuest
  • First Health
  • Health Alliance
  • HealthLink
  • Humana
  • Live360
  • Medicare
  • Meridian
  • MultiPlan/PHCS
  • Spectera
  • Tricare
  • United Healthcare
  • Vision Service Plan (VSP)
  • WellCare Health Plans

Locations

Swansea

3990 N Illinois St
Swansea, IL, 62226

Hours of Operation:

Sunday
Closed
Monday
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Saturday
Closed

Contact Us

At Quantum Vision Centers, we take pride in providing the highest level of care and personalized attention to each of our patients in the St. Louis Metro East. Please contact us to schedule a consultation.