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Dr. Allan Farquhar, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 57
Dr. Allan Farquhar, MD
4.7 (14 Ratings)
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Dr. Allan Farquhar, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Gainesville, FL.
Dr. Allan Farquhar, MD
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Dr. Allan Farquhar, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 57
Gainesville, FL
Accepting new patients
26 years of experience
Dr. Allan Farquhar, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Gainesville, FL.

About

Dr. Farquhar graduated from UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT AND STATE AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE. Dr. Allan Farquhar, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Gainesville, FL and has 26 years experience. Dr. Farquhar currently practices at UF Health Eye Center - The Oaks and are affiliated with Putnam Hospital Center. Dr. Farquhar has experience treating conditions like Eyelid Disorders, Blepharitis and Foreign Body in Eye among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Farquhar received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 14 times. Dr. Farquhar's office accepts new patients. Dr. Farquhar also speaks Spanish. Dr. Farquhar is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Eyelid Disorders
Blepharitis
Foreign Body in Eye
Eyelid Disorders
Blepharitis
Foreign Body in Eye
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Corneal Diseases
Lazy Eye
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Pinguecula
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Diabetic Cataracts
Glaucoma
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Stye
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Cataract Removal Surgery
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blocked Tear Duct
Cataract
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Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Disorder of Choroid
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Ectropion of Eyelid
Entropion
Esotropia
Exotropia
Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Floaters
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Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Macular Hole
Miosis
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Optic Neuritis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Senile Cataracts
Strabismus
Tear Duct Disorders
Trichiasis
Visual Field Defects
Excision of Chalazion
Eyelid Surgery
Accommodation Disorders
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Blindness
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetes
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Eye Pain
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Farsightedness
Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Iridocyclitis
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Keratoconus
Macular Degeneration
Macular or Retinal Edema
Migraine
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Mydriasis
Nearsightedness
Periorbital Cellulitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Retinoschisis
Rosacea
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Serous Conjunctivitis
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Cornea Surgery
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Glaucoma Surgery
Ocular Prosthetics
Pterygium Surgery
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy
Vitreoretinal Surgery

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Locations

  1. 1 UF Health Eye Center - The Oaks
    6201 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32605

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Apr 17, 2024
He was my doctor for my cataract surgery. He is very good about explaining the procedure and removing any anxiety. I very highly recommend him.
— Apr 17, 2024
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT AND STATE AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE
    1998
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Allan Farquhar, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Farquhar's profile.

Dr. Farquhar frequently treats the following conditions: Eyelid Disorders, Blepharitis and Foreign Body in Eye. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Allan Farquhar, MD is affiliated with Putnam Hospital Center.

Yes, Dr. Allan Farquhar, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Putnam Hospital Center

    670 Stoneleigh Ave, Carmel, NY