About Dr. Bakall

Benjamin Bakall, MD, PhD, is a Leading Medical Retina Specialist and Inherited Retinal Dystrophy Specialist with Associated Retina Consultants in Phoenix, AZ

Benjamin Bakall, MD, PhD, is a top ophthalmologist and medical retina and inherited retinal dystrophy specialist who lends his skills and expertise to serve patients at Associated Retina Consultants in Phoenix, AZ, which he joined in 2013. He additionally serves as Director of the Inherited Retinal Disease and Visual Function Clinic at the Phoenix office. Academically, Dr. Bakall is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix, where he also acts as Scientific Mentor for medical student scholarly projects. With ten years of experience, he specializes in all facets of his specialty. Dr. Bakall maintains active hospital privileges at several local hospitals, including several Banner Health hospitals and Phoenix Children’s Hospital. For more information about Dr. Benjamin Bakall, please visit https://associatedretinaconsultants.com/staff/benjamin-bakall-m-d-ph-d/.

Benjamin Bakall, MD, PhD, is a 2003-graduate of The Uppsala University Faculty of Medicine in Uppsala, Sweden. He then acquired a PhD in Genetics and Pathology at Uppsala University (2005) followed by postdoctoral research in the United States at the University of Arizona, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science (2007). His postgraduate training in the United States includes his general surgery internship (2008) and ophthalmology residency (2011) served at the University of Arizona. Dr. Bakall conducted a fellowship in medical retina at the University of Iowa (2013). He attained board certification in ophthalmology with the American Board of Ophthalmology. Furthermore, he is a member of the Arizona Ophthalmological Society and the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology. For more information about Dr. Benjamin Bakall, please visit https://www.findatopdoc.com/doctor/504679-Benjamin-Bakall-Ophthalmologist.

Benjamin Bakall, MD, PhD, is also a member of the Quality Committee for Innovation Care Partners affiliated with HonorHealth. In the past, he has been the Medical Chair for Vision Walk Arizona-Foundation Fighting Blindness for several years. Dr. Bakall has researched, published, and lectured at national meetings on numerous topics in ophthalmology and inherited retinal diseases. He has also conducted clinical trials on macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and inherited retinal diseases, and is an invited reviewer for several scientific journals. During his free time, he enjoys traveling, exercising, and spending time with his family. He speaks English, Spanish, and Swedish. For more information about Dr. Benjamin Bakall, please visit https://www.findatopdoc.com/doctor/504679-Benjamin-Bakall-Ophthalmologist.