
Benjamin Patrick Hale, MD
Retina and Vitreous DiseasesVitreoretinal Surgery
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adult (18-65)
- Adults over 65
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleAbout Benjamin Patrick Hale
Locations
- Geisinger Healthplex Woodbine - Ophthalmology
- 16 Woodbine Lane, Danville, PA 17821
- Get Directions
- phone: 800-275-6401
- Geisinger Shamokin Area Community Hospital - Ophthalmology
- 4203 Hospital Road, Coal Township, PA 17866
- Get Directions
- phone: 800-275-6401
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Albany Medical Center, 2013
- Residency: Geisinger Medical Center, 2011
- Doctor of Medicine: Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson Univ, 2007
Insurance
- Aetna - ActiveCare 1-HD
- Aetna - ActiveCare 2
- Aetna - ActiveCare Select
- AETNA - Aetna (all commercial plans including HMO)
- Aetna - Aetna Affordable Health Choices limited benefits insurance plan (SRC only)
- Aetna - Aetna Basic HMO (available in CA only)
- Aetna - Aetna Better Health Chip
- Aetna - Aetna Choice POS (Aetna HealthFund)
- Aetna - Aetna Choice POS (Open Access)
- Aetna - Aetna Choice POS II (Aetna HealthFund)
- Aetna - Aetna Choice POS II (Open Access)
- Aetna - Aetna Choice POS II on the Altius Network
- Aetna - Aetna Health Network Only (Open Access)
- Aetna - Aetna Health Network Only (Open Access) on the Altius Network
- Aetna - Aetna Health Network Option (Open Access)
- Aetna - Aetna Health Network Option (Open Access) on the Altius Network
- Aetna - Aetna HealthFund Aetna Health Network Only (Open Access)
- Aetna - Aetna HealthFund Aetna Health Network Option (Open Access)
- Aetna - Aetna HealthFund HMO (available in CA only)
- Aetna - Aetna Select
- Aetna - Aetna Signature Administrators (PPO)
- Aetna - Behavioral Health Program
- Aetna - Elect Choice EPO
- Aetna - Elect Choice EPO (Open Access)
- Aetna - Elect Choice EPO (Open Access) on the Altius Network
- Aetna - Employee Assistance Program
- Aetna - HCA Well Care (Levels 1, 2 and 3)
- Aetna - HMO
- Aetna - LM HealthWorks Plan
- Aetna - Managed Choice (Open Access)
- Aetna - Managed Choice (Open Access) on the Altius Network
- Aetna - Managed Choice POS
- Aetna - Medicare Advantage
- Aetna - Medicare Open (Private Fee-for-Service)
- Aetna - Medicare Plan (HMO)
- Aetna - Medicare Plan (Open Access HMO)
- Aetna - Medicare Plan (PPO)
- Aetna - National Advantage Program
- Aetna - Open Access (HMO)
- Aetna - Open Access Aetna Select (Aetna Health Fund)
- Aetna - Open Access Elect Choice EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- Aetna - Open Access Managed Choice POS (Aetna Health Fund)
- Aetna - Open Choice PPO
- Aetna - Open Choice PPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- Aetna - Peak Preference HNOnly (Open Access) on the Altius Network
- Aetna - Peak Preference HNOption (Open Access) on the Altius Network
- Aetna - Premier Care Network
- Aetna - QPOS
- Aetna - Savings Plus of California
- Aetna - Savings Plus of Florida (Brevard and Tampa)
- Aetna - Savings Plus of Metro, NY
- Aetna - Savings Plus of New Jersey
- Aetna - Savings Plus of Ohio
- Aetna - Savings Plus of Oklahoma
- Aetna - Savings Plus of Southeast Pennsylvania
- Aetna - Savings Plus of Tennessee
- Aetna - Select (Open Access)
- Aetna - Student Health Plans
- Aetna - Traditional Choice Indemnity
- Aetna - TRS-Care Networks
- Aetna - Vitalidad Mexico con Aetna
- Aetna - Vitalidad Plus California con Aetna
- Aetna - Voluntary Plans
- Aetna Better Health - PA: Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
- Aetna Better Health - PA: Medicaid
- American Republic Insurance Company - First Health
- American Republic Insurance Company - PHCS PPO
- AmeriHealth Caritas Pennsylvania - AmeriHealth Caritas Medicaid
- AmeriHealth Caritas Pennsylvania - AmeriHealth Caritas Medicare Advantage
- AmeriHealth Caritas Pennsylvania - AmeriHealth Caritas PA Community Health Choices
- Beacon Health Options - Behavioral Health Network
- Beech Street - Complementary
- Beech Street - Consumer Card
- Beech Street - Limited Benefit Plan
- Beech Street - Primary
- Beech Street - Supplemental
- BeechStreet - BeechStreet PPO (via InterGroup Services)
- Berkshire Health Partners - Berkshire Health Partners
- Blue Cross Blue Shield - Federal Employee Program - Basic Option
- Blue Cross Blue Shield - Federal Employee Program - Standard Option
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program - Basic
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program - Standard
- Capital Blue Cross - Blue Journey
- Capital Blue Cross - HMO - Behavioral Health
- Capital Blue Cross - HMO (Capital BlueCross and Federal Marketplace Plans)
- Capital Blue Cross - PPO Choice 1
- Capital Blue Cross - PPO Choice 2
- Capital Blue Cross - SeniorBlue PPO
- Capital Blue Cross/Capital Advantage Insurance Co. - Blue Card Participating Products
- Capital Blue Cross/Capital Advantage Insurance Co. - Capital Blue Cross Traditional
- Capital Blue Cross/Capital Advantage Insurance Co. - CHIP
- Capital Blue Cross/Capital Advantage Insurance Co. - Comprehensive
- Capital Blue Cross/Capital Advantage Insurance Co. - Federal Employee Program
- Capital Blue Cross/Capital Advantage Insurance Co. - POS
- Capital Blue Cross/Capital Advantage Insurance Co. - PPO
- Capital Blue Cross/Capital Advantage Insurance Co. - Security (Medicare Supplement)
- Capital Blue Cross/Capital Advantage Insurance Co. - SeniorBlue HMO
- Capital Blue Cross/Capital Advantage Insurance Co. - Special Care
- Christian HealthCare Ministries - Christian HealthCare Ministries
- Cigna - Choice Fund Open Access Plus
- Cigna - Choice Fund PPO
- Cigna - Cigna Health Savings
- Cigna - CIGNA HealthCare of Pennsylvania - Philadelphia
- Cigna - CIGNA Managed Care Network of Central Pennsylvania
- Cigna - CIGNA Managed Care Network of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania
- Cigna - EPO
- Cigna - Health Alliance Plan
- Cigna - Health Savings
- Cigna - Health Savings (all deductible levels)
- Cigna - HMO Open Access
- Cigna - Network Open Access
- Cigna - Open Access (all deductible levels)
- Cigna - Open Access Plan
- Cigna - Open Access Plus
- Cigna - Open Access Value (all deductible levels)
- Cigna - Open Access Value Plan
- Cigna - POS Open Access
- CIGNA of Pennsylvania - CIGNA - HMO
- CIGNA of Pennsylvania - CIGNA - PPO
- CIGNA of Pennsylvania - CIGNA Sarbridge Choices
- Cigna-HealthSpring - Cigna Healthspring Medicaid - MMAI
- Cigna-HealthSpring - HMN
- Cigna-HealthSpring - HMO
- Cigna-HealthSpring - Illinois Integrated Care Program (Medicaid)
- Cigna-HealthSpring - Medicare Advantage
- Cigna-HealthSpring - PPO
- Community Care Behavioral Health Organization - Behavioral Health
- Coventry Health Care - CoventryOne National
- Coventry Health Care - CoventryOne POS
- Coventry Health Care - First Health
- Delta Dental of Pennsylvania - PPO
- Delta Dental of Pennsylvania - Premier
- DentaQuest LLC - CHIP - Geisinger HealthPlan Product
- Devon Health Services - All Other Health Plans
- Employee Services Incorporated - EAP - Professional Services for clients of Employee Services Inc.
- First Health (Coventry Health Care) - First Health Network PPO
- Geisinger Health Plan - Aon Benefit Experience
- Geisinger Health Plan - AtlantiCare
- Geisinger Health Plan - Geisinger All-Access QHDHP HMO
- Geisinger Health Plan - Geisinger Choices HMO
- Geisinger Health Plan - Geisinger Choices PPO
- Geisinger Health Plan - Geisinger Employee Plan
- Geisinger Health Plan - Geisinger Funding Alternative All-Access QHDHP HMO
- Geisinger Health Plan - Geisinger Funding Alternative Choices HMO
- Geisinger Health Plan - Geisinger Funding Alternative Choices PPO
- Geisinger Health Plan - Geisinger Funding Alternative Premier HMO
- Geisinger Health Plan - Geisinger Funding Alternative Premier PPO
- Geisinger Health Plan - Geisinger Health Plan
- Geisinger Health Plan - Geisinger Marketplace Select HMO
- Geisinger Health Plan - Geisinger Premier PPO
- Geisinger Health Plan - Geisinger Student Health Plan
- Geisinger Health Plan - GHP Extra
- Geisinger Health Plan - GHP Family (Medical Assistance/Medicaid)
- Geisinger Health Plan - GHP Kids (CHIP)
- Geisinger Health Plan - GHP Solutions
- Geisinger Health Plan - Gold Classic Advantage (HMO)
- Geisinger Health Plan - Gold Heritage (HMO)
- Geisinger Health Plan - Holy Spirit
- Geisinger Health Plan - PEBTF Custom HMO, REHP Custom HMO
- Geisinger Health Plan - UFCW 1776 H and W Fund - Wise Foods
- Geisinger Health Plan - Wood-Mode, Inc. Employee Plan
- Geisinger Healthplan - Geisinger All Access HMO
- Geisinger Healthplan - Geisinger All Access PPO
- Geisinger Healthplan - Geisinger All-Access Extra HMO
- Geisinger Healthplan - Geisinger All-Access Extra POS
- Geisinger Healthplan - Geisinger All-Access POS
- Geisinger Healthplan - Geisinger All-Access QHDHP PPO
- Geisinger Healthplan - Geisinger Extra PPO
- Geisinger Healthplan - Geisinger Funding Alternative All- Access PPO
- Geisinger Healthplan - Geisinger Funding Alternative All- Access QHDHP PPO
- Geisinger Healthplan - Geisinger Funding Alternative All-Access Extra HMO
- Geisinger Healthplan - Geisinger Marketplace All-Access HMO
- Geisinger Healthplan - Geisinger Marketplace All-Access PPO
- Geisinger Healthplan - Geisinger Marketplace All-Access QHDHP PPO
- Geisinger Healthplan - Geisinger Marketplace All-Access Value
- Geisinger Healthplan - Geisinger Marketplace Extra HMO
- Geisinger Healthplan - Geisinger Marketplace Premier HMO
- Geisinger Healthplan - Geisinger PPO
- Geisinger Healthplan - Geisinger QHDHP PPO
- Geisinger Healthplan - Geisinger Small Group ACA QHDHP POS
- Geisinger Healthplan - Gold Classic 360 Rx (HMO)
- Geisinger Healthplan - Gold Classic Advantage Rx (HMO)
- Geisinger Healthplan - Gold Classic Complete Rx (HMO)
- Geisinger Healthplan - Gold Classic Essential Rx (HMO)
- Geisinger Healthplan - Gold Preferred Advantage Rx (PPO)
- Geisinger Healthplan - Gold Preferred Complete Rx (PPO)
- Geisinger Healthplan - Gold Preferred Enhanced Rx (PPO)
- Geisinger Healthplan - Gold Secure Rx (HMO DSNP)
- Health Net - National PPO - First Health
- HighMark Blue Cross Blue Shield - Advance Blue
- HighMark Blue Cross Blue Shield - AffordaBlue
- HighMark Blue Cross Blue Shield - Balance Blue PPO
- HighMark Blue Cross Blue Shield - Balance Blue PPO a Community Blue Flex Plan
- HighMark Blue Cross Blue Shield - Balance PPO
- HighMark Blue Cross Blue Shield - Balance PPO a Community Blue Flex Plan
- HighMark Blue Cross Blue Shield - Balance PPO a Community Blue Plan
- HighMark Blue Cross Blue Shield - BCBS EPO
- HighMark Blue Cross Blue Shield - BCBS PPO
- HighMark Blue Cross Blue Shield - CHIP
- HighMark Blue Cross Blue Shield - ClassicBlue
- HighMark Blue Cross Blue Shield - Community Blue EPO
- HighMark Blue Cross Blue Shield - Community Blue Flex - PA Mountains Healthcare Region
- HighMark Blue Cross Blue Shield - Community Blue Flex EPO
- HighMark Blue Cross Blue Shield - Community Blue Flex Penn Highlands Region
- HighMark Blue Cross Blue Shield - Community Blue Flex PPO
- HighMark Blue Cross Blue Shield - Community Blue PPO
- HighMark Blue Cross Blue Shield - Community Blue Premier Flex
- HighMark Blue Cross Blue Shield - DirectBlue
- HighMark Blue Cross Blue Shield - EPO Blue Total Health
- HighMark Blue Cross Blue Shield - EPOBlue
- HighMark Blue Cross Blue Shield - Flex PPO Total Health a Community Blue Plan
- HighMark Blue Cross Blue Shield - Freedom Blue Medicare Advantage
- HighMark Blue Cross Blue Shield - High Deductible PPO
- HighMark Blue Cross Blue Shield - KeystoneBlue
- HighMark Blue Cross Blue Shield - MedigapBlue
- HighMark Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO Blue Total Health
- HighMark Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPOBlue
- HighMark Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPOPlus
- HighMark Blue Cross Blue Shield - SelectBlue
- HighMark Blue Cross Blue Shield - ShortTermBlue
- HighMark Blue Cross Blue Shield - Total Health Blue PPO
- HighMark Blue Cross Blue Shield - Total Health Blue PPO a Community Blue Plan
- HighMark Blue Shield - Commercial
- HighMark Blue Shield - Community Blue HMO
- HighMark Blue Shield - First Priority Health
- HighMark Blue Shield - First Priority Life Insurance Company
- HighMark Blue Shield - Freedom Blue
- Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey - Federal Employee Plan - Basic Option
- Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey - Federal Employee Plan - Standard Option
- Integrated Behavioral Health - Behavioral Health
- Integrated Health Plan Behavioral Health - Behavioral Health
- Jefferson Health Plan - CHIP
- Jefferson Health Plan - Medicaid
- LIFE Geisinger - LIFE Geisinger
- Magellan Behavioral Health - Behavioral Health Program
- Managed Health Network, Inc. (MHN) - Health Net of the Northeast - HMO and POS
- Managed Health Network, Inc. (MHN) - Health Net of the Northeast - PPO
- Medicaid - Fee For Service (FFS)
- Medicaid - Managed Care
- Medicaid - Managed Long Term Services and Supports (MLTSS)
- Medicaid - Medicaid
- Medicaid - Medically Needy / Share of Cost
- Medicare - Medicare
- Memorial Hermann - MultiPlan
- Memorial Hermann - PHCS
- Mental Health Network (MHNet) - Behavioral Health Program
- MHNet Behavioral Health - Commercial
- Moda Health - PHCS
- Multiplan PHCS - Multiplan
- Multiplan PHCS - MultiPlan Complementary
- Multiplan PHCS - MultiPlan Preventative Services Only
- Multiplan PHCS - MultiPlan Specific Services
- Multiplan PHCS - PHCS
- Multiplan PHCS - PHCS Healthy Directions or Extended PPO
- Multiplan PHCS - PHCS Limited Benefit Plan
- Multiplan PHCS - PHCS Practioner Only
- Multiplan PHCS - PHCS Preventative Service Only
- Multiplan PHCS - PHCS Savility
- Multiplan PHCS - ValuePoint by MultiPlan
- Optum Veterans Affairs Community Care Network - Medicare
- Oscar Health Insurance - Medicare
- PA Health and Wellness - Ambetter
- PA Health and Wellness - Community Health Choices
- PA Health and Wellness - PA Community Health Choices
- POMCO - POMCO-PHCS/Multiplan
- Private Healthcare Systems - Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS) (PPO)
- Tricare - TRICARE Extra - HealthNet Federal Services
- Tricare - TRICARE For Life
- Tricare - TRICARE Prime - HealthNet Federal Services
- Tricare - TRICARE Reserve Select (TRS)
- Tricare - TRICARE Select
- Tricare - TRICARE Standard - HealthNet Federal Services
- United Behavioral Health - United Behavioral Health
- United Concordia Companies - FEP
- United Concordia Companies - National Fee for Service
- United Concordia Companies - PA CHIP
- United Concordia Companies - ParNet/Advantage
- UnitedHealthcare - PacifiCare Signature POS
- UnitedHealthcare - UnitedHealthcare CHIP
- UnitedHealthcare - UnitedHealthcare Commercial
- UnitedHealthcare - UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
- UnitedHealthcare - UnitedHealthcare Medicaid
- UnitedHealthOne - UnitedHealthcare Navigate
- UnitedHealthOne - UnitedHealthcare Navigate Plus
- UPMC - UPMC for You Medicare Advantage
- ValueOptions - ValueOptions
- Workers Compensation - Workers Compensation a Campus of Geisinger Medical Center
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
299 ratings, 51 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions (shown below) from our independently conducted surveys (by Press Ganey Associates) sent to patients within two weeks after their visit with their care provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/2/2026
Dr Hale is very caring, respectful and I trust him very much.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/2/2026
Dr Hale has been a wonderful change to my previous treatment
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/21/2026
Discussed next surgery with Dr. Hale, reminding him I get clostriphia while awake for part of the surgery. He said he does not like to keep me completely under for the entire 90 minute surgery.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/20/2026
Dr Hale was very courteous and very attentive to my needs
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/11/2026
I would highly recommend Dr. HALE and the Woodbine Eye clinic unreservedly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/9/2026
Dr Hale is an excellent doctor!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/4/2026
Dr. Hale and his staff was excellent in all phases of my eye problem. Couldn't have had a better Doctor and team.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/2/2026
Dr. Hale has done a fabulous job dealing with my eye issues retina membrane peel and then unfortunately a post cataract surgery infection. The cataract surgery was not done by a Geisinger physician but I had emergency surgery at GWV with follow ups with Dr. Hale.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/26/2026
Took time to answer all my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/26/2026
Dr Hale listened to my questions and concerns. Very professional and enjoyed meeting him. He told me a condition I thought I had was no longer visible. That definitely made my day. Looking forward to see him again in a year.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/23/2026
Excellent provider.[...]
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/21/2026
I would rate Dr. HALE a 10.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/21/2026
Dr. Hale best RA specialist gave a excellent shot with no problems.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/4/2026
Dr. Hale has been an excellent care provider. He took care of me 8 years ago for the same issue so my confidence in him is high. He has worked very hard with me to repair my retina to include weekend and after hours meetings and surgery. I feel fully informed and he answers all my questions. He is a very hard working doctor with an unbelievable amount of care for his patients. I can't say enough good things about him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/31/2025
I highly recommend Dr.Hale.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/30/2025
Excellent Experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/30/2025
Would not see anyone else except Dr Hale
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/24/2025
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/23/2025
Already have recommended him. Thought my previous provider was the best and have been totally pleased with Dr Hale
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/21/2025
He spent hardly any time with me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/20/2025
Dr. Monroe is the best, I couldn't. Have found anyone better.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/26/2025
AMAZING
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/19/2025
Dr. Hale was and is excellent. I highly recommend him the Woodbine Eye clinic to people all the time.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/11/2025
I continue to trust and rely on Dr. Hale's care and expertise.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/6/2025
While the news was disappointing for me, provider explained everything perfectly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/5/2025
I felt sort of rushed
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/1/2025
Good experience
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/29/2025
Even tho there is LESS than adequate time to discuss OPTIONS, CHOICES....Dr H is BRILLIANT w his " technique". No post- op nasty side effects!!! NONE!! So, even tho the " poor system, the pace, the lack of communication at times" does exist, I will, for now....continue w Dr H, bcuz of the end result, w the procedure.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/25/2025
Dr Hale always explains in terms that I can understand. He is an excellent physician
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/18/2025
Great provider!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/21/2025
Dr Hale 5ook his time explaining things to me to insure that I understood what the way forward would be.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/19/2025
Dr Hale is amazing. He has a calm and comforting way about him that is very much appreciated
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/17/2025
I thank God every day for the care Dr. Hale continue to provides to me.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/27/2025
Always has that rushed attitude.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/23/2025
I am blessed to have Dr Hale caring for my eyes.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/22/2025
Outstanding provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/20/2025
Amazing experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/9/2025
Dr. Hale provided one of the best experiences I've had at any Clinic. I will recommend him to others. He also has an excellent staff.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/8/2025
Already gave his names to anyone with the same problem as me
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/1/2025
I can highly recommend Dr Hale!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/31/2025
[...] He is the best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/20/2025
Dr. Hale is excellent. He explains things very well and told me what to worry about and what not to worry about. He also produces a letter for my employer within minutes of my request, which is amazing given all that [...] have on their plate today.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2025
I would Highly Recommend this Clinic to anyone - Love the Whole Staff - and [....]is Fabulous !!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/26/2025
He was very compassionate and underatNDING
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/26/2025
I put up with minor annoyance because I feel very comfortable with the care I'm receiving. But waiting for an octogenarian is always difficult.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/20/2025
I had the same procedure done at a different hospital so I can compare. This staff was very comforting and thorough. They were very careful and concerned which gave me a good feeling
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/19/2025
Very good retina specialist - good advice given
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/28/2025
Dr Hale is awesome. He always discusses any changes in medical care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/21/2025
Dr Hale is very kind and comforting
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/4/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/17/2025
Hopefully I won't need him again but definetly a great doc. Fixed me all up.