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Dr. Aaron Parnes, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 43
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Dr. Aaron Parnes, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Portland, ME.
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Dr. Aaron Parnes, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 43
Portland, ME
Accepting new patients
17 years of experience
Dr. Aaron Parnes, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Portland, ME.

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Dr. Parnes graduated from PA STATE University College OF MED|Pennsylvania State University / College of Medicine in 2007 and completed a residency at University of Maryland Medical Center.Dr. Aaron Parnes, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Portland, ME and has 17 years experience. Dr. Parnes currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Northern Light Mercy Hospital, Bridgton Hospital and Southern Maine Health Care. Dr. Parnes has experience treating conditions like Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear and Age-Related Macular Degeneration among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Parnes received an average rating of 4.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times. Dr. Parnes' office accepts new patients. Dr. Parnes is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Macular Hole
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Eye Cancer
Eye Melanoma
Floaters
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Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Glaucoma
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Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Ocular Hypertension
Progressive High Myopia
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Ocular Prosthetics
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Acquired Coloboma
Acute Endophthalmitis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Anterior Scleritis
Bell's Palsy
Blind Hypotensive Eye
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Chalazion
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Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
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Corneal Diseases
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Cystoid Macular Edema
Dislocation of Lens
Disorder of Choroid
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Endophthalmitis
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Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
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Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retina Diseases
Retina-Vitreous Disorders
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Retinal Detachment
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Retinal Hemangioma
Retinal Tear
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoschisis
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Uveitis
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Visual Field Defects
Vitreoretinal Degeneration
Vitreous Detachment
Vitreous Diseases
B-Scan Ultrasound
Cataract Removal Surgery
Eye Examination
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Fluorscein Angiography
Macular Hole Surgery
Macular Pucker Surgery
Macular Translocation
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Photocoagulation
Pneumatic Retinopexy
Removal of Intraocular Foreign Body
Repair of Retinal Detachment
Retina and Vitreous Surgery
Retinal Freezing (Cryopexy)
Retinal Laser Surgery
Retinal Surgery
Scatter Laser Treatment
Scleral Buckling
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy

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  • Medicare
  • Connecticare

Locations

  1. 1 Eyecare Medical Group Optical Shop
    53 Sewall St, Portland, ME 04102
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Mar 27, 2016
Dr Parnes is the ultimate professional. I had a severe detached retina and he was able to repair it so that I now have sight. Forever grateful, plus he is a nice guy.
Doug S in Norway, ME — Mar 27, 2016
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • PA STATE University College OF MED|Pennsylvania State University / College of Medicine
    2007
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
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Internship

Internship
  • Christiana Health Care Systems
    2008
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Maryland Medical Center
    2011
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • yale University
    2013
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Aaron Parnes, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Parnes' profile.

Dr. Parnes frequently treats the following conditions: Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear and Age-Related Macular Degeneration. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Aaron Parnes, MD is affiliated with Northern Light Mercy Hospital, Bridgton Hospital and Southern Maine Health Care.

Yes, Dr. Aaron Parnes, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Northern Light Mercy Hospital

    175 Fore River Pkwy, Portland, ME

  • Bridgton Hospital

    10 Hospital Dr, Bridgton, ME

  • Southern Maine Health Care

    1 Medical Center Dr, Biddeford, ME