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Dr. Brandon Heath Posvar, MD

Accepting New Patients
(Dr. Brandon H. Posvar, MD)
Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease)
University of Texas Medical School at Houston (2006)
900 Scott and White Drive
College Station, TX 77845

Dr. Brandon Heath Posvar, MD is an ophthalmologist in College Station, TX specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease). He graduated from University of Texas Medical School at Houston in 2006 and has 20 years of experience. Dr. Brandon Heath Posvar, MD is affiliated with Baylor Scott & White Health, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - College Station and Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple.

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Office Locations

900 Scott and White Drive
College Station, TX 77845
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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Brandon Heath Posvar, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

visual field test

In 2023, Dr. Brandon Heath Posvar, MD had a list price for visual field test that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Texas. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

simple cataract surgery

By Affordability:

corneal topography
eye tests
ophthalmic biometry
scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging
SCODI of the posterior segment

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Texas, Dr. Brandon Heath Posvar, MD performed more simple cataract surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for corneal topography, eye tests, ophthalmic biometry, scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging (SCODI), and SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brandon Heath Posvar, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in College Station, TX during 2012 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brandon Heath Posvar, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy 20
doctor visit 33
eye procedures 938
laser treatment 20
ultrasound (sonogram) 18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brandon Heath Posvar, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in College Station, TX during 2013 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brandon Heath Posvar, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy 23
doctor visit 191
eye procedures 954
laser treatment 23

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brandon Heath Posvar, MD.

Gender
Male 212
Female 254
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 363
Black 63
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 225
From 75 to 84 167
85 and over 38
Less than 65 36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brandon Heath Posvar, MD in 2013

Hypertension 66
High Cholesterol 54
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 33
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 22
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 5
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 38
Dementia 5
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brandon Heath Posvar, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in College Station, TX during 2014 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brandon Heath Posvar, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy 46
doctor visit 535
eye procedures 967
laser treatment 46
ultrasound (sonogram) 11

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brandon Heath Posvar, MD.

Gender
Male 266
Female 293
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 430
Black 76
Hispanic 40
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 283
From 75 to 84 189
85 and over 47
Less than 65 40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brandon Heath Posvar, MD in 2014

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 64
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 35
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 23
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 40
Dementia 5
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brandon Heath Posvar, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in College Station, TX during 2015 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brandon Heath Posvar, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy 44
doctor visit 478
eye procedures 1177
laser treatment 44

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brandon Heath Posvar, MD.

Gender
Male 530
Female 668
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 896
Black 184
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 626
From 75 to 84 398
85 and over 76
Less than 65 98

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brandon Heath Posvar, MD in 2015

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 65
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 31
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 25
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 40
Dementia 5
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brandon Heath Posvar, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in College Station, TX during 2016 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brandon Heath Posvar, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy 44
doctor visit 437
eye procedures 1117
laser treatment 44

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brandon Heath Posvar, MD.

Gender
Male 278
Female 329
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 480
Black 68
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 293
From 75 to 84 213
85 and over 48
Less than 65 53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brandon Heath Posvar, MD in 2016

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 33
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 29
Asthma 16
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 36
Dementia 6
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brandon Heath Posvar, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in College Station, TX during 2017 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brandon Heath Posvar, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy 61
doctor visit 365
eye procedures 1592
laser treatment 61

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brandon Heath Posvar, MD.

Gender
Male 266
Female 393
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 512
Black 76
Hispanic 58
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 316
From 75 to 84 227
85 and over 64
Less than 65 52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brandon Heath Posvar, MD in 2017

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 32
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 33
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 37
Dementia 7
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brandon Heath Posvar, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in College Station, TX during 2018 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brandon Heath Posvar, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy 56
doctor visit 179
eye procedures 1428
laser treatment 56

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brandon Heath Posvar, MD.

Gender
Male 258
Female 279
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 423
Black 54
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 265
From 75 to 84 185
85 and over 50
Less than 65 37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brandon Heath Posvar, MD in 2018

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 64
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 34
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 35
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 40
Dementia 6
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brandon Heath Posvar, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in College Station, TX during 2019 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brandon Heath Posvar, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy 61
doctor visit 104
eye procedures 1476
laser treatment 61

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brandon Heath Posvar, MD.

Gender
Male 223
Female 246
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 368
Black 51
Hispanic 39
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 232
From 75 to 84 178
85 and over 36
Less than 65 23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brandon Heath Posvar, MD in 2019

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 67
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 34
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 35
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 38
Dementia 7
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brandon Heath Posvar, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in College Station, TX during 2020 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brandon Heath Posvar, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy 55
doctor visit 325
eye procedures 1060
laser treatment 55

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brandon Heath Posvar, MD.

Gender
Male 221
Female 247
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 383
Black 38
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 240
From 75 to 84 171
85 and over 34
Less than 65 23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brandon Heath Posvar, MD in 2020

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 69
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 36
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 37
Asthma 5
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 39
Dementia 8
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brandon Heath Posvar, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in College Station, TX during 2021 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brandon Heath Posvar, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy 59
doctor visit 355
eye procedures 1014
laser treatment 59

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brandon Heath Posvar, MD.

Gender
Male 220
Female 244
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 383
Black 34
Hispanic 35
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 230
From 75 to 84 172
85 and over 44
Less than 65 18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brandon Heath Posvar, MD in 2021

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 66
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 32
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 35
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 36
Dementia 8
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brandon Heath Posvar, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in College Station, TX during 2022 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brandon Heath Posvar, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy 45
doctor visit 301
eye procedures 913
laser treatment 45

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brandon Heath Posvar, MD.

Gender
Male 184
Female 233
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 329
Black 0
Hispanic 42
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 199
From 75 to 84 155
85 and over 45
Less than 65 18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brandon Heath Posvar, MD in 2022

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 28
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 25
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 19
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 35
Dementia 5
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brandon Heath Posvar, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Brandon Heath Posvar, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in College Station, TX were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

capsulotomy 46
doctor visit 300
eye procedures 1148
laser treatment 46
ultrasound (sonogram) 14

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brandon Heath Posvar, MD.

Gender
Male 241
Female 289
Ethnicity
Black / African American 58
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 415
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 19
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 186
85 and over 43
Less than 65 36
65 to 74 264

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brandon Heath Posvar, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Brandon Heath Posvar, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 66
High Cholesterol 58
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 29
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 8
Osteoporosis 7
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 34
Atrial Fibrillation 10
Dementia 5
Cancer 9

Education & Training

Dr. Brandon Heath Posvar, MD graduated from University of Texas Medical School at Houston in 2006. He completed residency at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas and Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: University of Texas Medical School at Houston (2006)

Residency: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas and Affiliated Hospitals (2010)

Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Brandon Heath Posvar, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Baylor Scott & White Health
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - College Station
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Brandon Heath Posvar, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: BlueCross BlueShield ParPlan, CIGNA Open Access Plus In Network, CIGNA Choice Fund, CIGNA Open Access Plus, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Aetna Open Access Managed Choice, Aetna Open Access Elect Choice, Aetna Choice POS II, Medicare Advantage, TriWest, AARP, CIGNA Open Access, United Healthcare Select Plus, United Healthcare Select, Three Rivers, United Healthcare Choice Plus, Blue Choice, United Healthcare Choice, Railroad Medicare, TRICARE Prime, Guardian, TRICARE Extra, Aetna QPOS, United Healthcare Navigate, United Healthcare, Aetna Open Choice PPO, Aetna Managed Choice, Cigna, TRICARE, Blue California, Aetna Select, HealthSmart, Employers Health Network, United Healthcare Navigate Plus, Aetna HMO, Catalyst Health Group-Catalyst Health - Baylor Scott & White Preferred, Imagine Health-Imagine Health Network, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-Hendrick Health Employee Plan, Nebraska Furniture Mart-Emerald, BlueBell Creameries-Employee Benefit Plan, Aetna-Health Network Only, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW SeniorCare Advantage HMO, American Health Advantage of Texas-American Health Advantage of Texas HMO I-SNP, Medicare-Traditional Medicare, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Access PPO, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW SeniorCare Advantage PPO, Independent Medical Systems-IMS Network, Aetna-Open Access Select, DFW ConnectedCare-American Airlines Employee Benefit Plan, FirstCare Health Plans-CHIP, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-Covenant Preferred HMO, Centivo Network-Centivo Network - Baylor Scott & White Premier, Aetna-Aetna Signature Administrators, Aetna-Health Network Option and Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-EPO Network-Individual/Family.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Brandon Heath Posvar, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

BlueCross BlueShield ParPlan
CIGNA Open Access Plus In Network
CIGNA Choice Fund
CIGNA Open Access Plus
Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
Aetna Open Access Managed Choice
Aetna Open Access Elect Choice
Aetna Choice POS II
Medicare Advantage
TriWest
AARP
CIGNA Open Access
United Healthcare Select Plus
United Healthcare Select
Three Rivers
United Healthcare Choice Plus
Blue Choice
United Healthcare Choice
Railroad Medicare
TRICARE Prime
Guardian
TRICARE Extra
Aetna QPOS
United Healthcare Navigate
United Healthcare
Aetna Open Choice PPO
Aetna Managed Choice
Cigna
TRICARE
Blue California
Aetna Select
HealthSmart
Employers Health Network
United Healthcare Navigate Plus
Aetna HMO
Catalyst Health Group-Catalyst Health - Baylor Scott & White Preferred
Imagine Health-Imagine Health Network
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-Hendrick Health Employee Plan
Nebraska Furniture Mart-Emerald
BlueBell Creameries-Employee Benefit Plan
Aetna-Health Network Only
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW SeniorCare Advantage HMO
American Health Advantage of Texas-American Health Advantage of Texas HMO I-SNP
Medicare-Traditional Medicare
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Access PPO
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW SeniorCare Advantage PPO
Independent Medical Systems-IMS Network
Aetna-Open Access Select
DFW ConnectedCare-American Airlines Employee Benefit Plan
FirstCare Health Plans-CHIP
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-Covenant Preferred HMO
Centivo Network-Centivo Network - Baylor Scott & White Premier
Aetna-Aetna Signature Administrators
Aetna-Health Network Option
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-EPO Network-Individual/Family

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Brandon Heath Posvar, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.91 out of 5 stars based on 1211 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Brandon Heath Posvar, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in College Station, TX. 

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Reviews From Around The Web
Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-01-20
Patient verified via Press Ganey
Doctor Posvar is very friendly, professional and extremely knowledgeable in his field He made me feel comfortable, asked me questions and explain my concerns of my vision and provided information the I could understand. Thank you Scott and White for having such a remarkable staff.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-05-13
Patient verified via Press Ganey
As always, excellent. Clear explanations of my current eye situation. Easily the best, most thorough ophthalmologist I've had. He's a cut above.His assistant was also excellent. Ran through the various exams professionally and personably.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-07-26
Patient verified via Press Ganey
Dr. Posvar answers every question I ask and ensures that I understand each answer. He also spends time with me until he knows I feel comfortable about my visit with him.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-01-27
Patient verified via Press Ganey
He was very thorough and personable. I felt reassured and educated after seeing him. I would highly recommend him to others.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-10-01
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Dr. Posvar is thorough in his examination. He explains things as he goes and answers my questions fully.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-10-29
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Dr Posvar take time to explain each phase of the examination. He is thorough and detail oriented.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-12-11
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Dr. Posvar is caring helps and ensures you that he's here for you and to get you what is needed.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-08-24
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Dr. Posvar was very thorough, attentive and explained everything in language I could understand.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-08-24
Patient verified via Press Ganey
Very knowledgeable person and easy to talk to about my problems with my eyes and Very helpful.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-06-01
Patient verified via Press Ganey
Dr. Posvar took time to explain the procedure I am having and answered all of my questions.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Brandon Heath Posvar, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Shire North American Group Inc $688 XIIDRA
$670
$18
Alcon Vision LLC $183 CLAREON
$99 		AcrySof IQ PanOptix
$66 		AcrySof IQ VIVITY IOL
$18
Alcon Laboratories Inc $89 Cataract Equipment
$52 		CataractEquipment
$20 		AcrySof
$17
Abbott Laboratories $65 Optics
$65
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation $22 XIIDRA
$22
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $1,008
Education $38

Biography

Dr. Brandon Posvar is a specialist in ophthalmology (eye disease). He attended the University of Texas Medical School at Houston for medical school and subsequently trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas for residency. His average patient rating is 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Posvar appears to be an in-network provider for United Healthcare Navigate, Blue California, HealthSmart, and more. He is professionally affiliated with Scott & White Clinic. Doctor.com reports that Dr. Posvar is accepting new patients at his office in College Station, TX.

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