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Dr. Charles Zacks, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 66
Dr. Charles Zacks, MD
4.6 (62 Ratings)
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Dr. Charles Zacks, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Portland, ME.
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Dr. Charles Zacks, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 66
Portland, ME
Accepting new patients
40 years of experience
Dr. Charles Zacks, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Portland, ME.

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Dr. Zacks graduated from yale University in 1984 and completed a residency at Pacific Presby Medical Center.Dr. Charles Zacks, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Portland, ME and has 40 years experience. Dr. Zacks currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Maine Medical Center. At present, Dr. Zacks received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 62 times. Dr. Zacks' office accepts new patients. Dr. Zacks is board certified in Ophthalmology.

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Miosis
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Keratoconus
Miosis
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Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Keratoconus
Cataract
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Corneal Diseases
Farsightedness
Glaucoma
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Iridocyclitis
Senile Cataracts
Cataract Removal Surgery
Cornea Surgery
Cornea Transplant
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Accommodation Disorders
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Anterior Scleritis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Benign Tumor
Blepharitis
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Brow Ptosis
Chorioretinal Scars
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Entropion
Esotropia
Exophoria
Exotropia
Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eye Pain
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Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hordeolum
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lazy Eye
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Macular or Retinal Edema
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Ocular Hypertension
Optic Neuritis
Optic Papillitis
Paralytic Strabismus
Pars Planitis
Pinguecula
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Presbyopia
Pterygium
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoblastoma
Strabismus
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Uveitis
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Vascular Disease
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Blepharorrhaphy
Conjunctivoplasty
Coreoplasty
Dacryocystostomy or Dacryocystotomy
Descemet's Stripping With Endothelial Keratoplasty (DSEK)
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Eye Examination
Eye Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Pterygium Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Eye Laceration
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening

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  • Blue Choice-ME PPO
    Maine HMO
    Pathway Enhanced-ME POS
    Pathway-ME HMO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Blue Card PPO

Locations

  1. 1 CWCL Inc dba Medlab 260
    15 Lowell St, Portland, ME 04102
  2. 2 Portland Gastroenterology Associates P.A.
    161 Marginal Way, Portland, ME 04101

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Zacks
4.6
Based on 62 Reviews
5 Stars (55)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (6)

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Dec 11, 2020
Cataract surgeries went very well. Dr Zacks and his staff were extremely professional but also friendly during pre and post op visits.
Tom H — Dec 11, 2020
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Anterior Segment Ophthalmology
Anterior Segment Surgery
Cataract Surgery
Cornea & External Diseases
Ocular Oncology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • yale University
    1984
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Newton Wellesley Hospital
    1985
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Pacific Presby Medical Center
    1988
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
    1990
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Charles Zacks, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Zacks' profile.

Dr. Charles Zacks, MD is affiliated with Maine Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Charles Zacks, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Maine Medical Center

    22 Bramhall St, Portland, ME