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Dr. Garth Wilbanks, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 63
Dr. Garth Wilbanks, MD
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Dr. Garth Wilbanks, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Bangor, ME.
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Dr. Garth Wilbanks, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 63
Bangor, ME
Accepting new patients
37 years of experience
Dr. Garth Wilbanks, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Bangor, ME.

About

Dr. Wilbanks graduated from McGill University School of Medicine in 1987 and completed a residency at Medical College of Georgia Hospital and Clinic.Dr. Garth Wilbanks, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Bangor, ME and has 37 years experience. Dr. Wilbanks currently practices at Eastern Maine Eye Associates and are affiliated with Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center, Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Hospital and Penobscot Valley Hospital. Dr. Wilbanks has experience treating conditions like Ischemic Optic Neuropathy and Foreign Body in Eye among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Wilbanks received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 7 times. Dr. Wilbanks' office accepts new patients. Dr. Wilbanks is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Foreign Body in Eye
Cataract
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Foreign Body in Eye
Cataract
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Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Astigmatism
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Corneal Diseases
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Macular Hole
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Miosis
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Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Senile Cataracts
Tear Duct Disorders
Visual Field Defects
Cataract Removal Surgery
Cornea Surgery
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Goniotomy
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Autoimmune Diseases
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Benign Tumor
Blepharitis
Blepharoconjunctivitis
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Nearsightedness
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Sjögren's Syndrome
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Stye
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Vascular Disease
Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty (ALK)
Anterior Vitrectomy
Blepharorrhaphy
Conjunctivoplasty
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Cornea Transplant
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Drainage of Conjunctival Cyst
Excision of Chalazion
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Sclera
Eye Surgery
Eyelid Surgery
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Ocular Prosthetics
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Orbit Evisceration
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Pterygium Surgery
Reconstructive Eyelid Surgery
Relaxing Corneal Incisions
Repair of Entropion or Ectropion
Repair of Eye Laceration
Tear Duct Surgery
Trabeculotomy Ab Externo

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    Silver Blue Choice Chamber-ME PPO Plus
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    Gold (Pathway Network)-ME POS
    Bronze X (Pathway X Network)-ME POS
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  • Tricare
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Cigna
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • United Healthcare

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    900 Hammond St Ste A, Bangor, ME 04401

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Oct 16, 2023
Dr Wilbanks performed an Irodotomy surgery on me. He did a stellar job, accomplished the end goal and even walked meTo my car with his staff after surgery! He really cares and explains things very well, too!
BEST in Bangor for eye surgery — Oct 16, 2023
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Anterior Segment Ophthalmology
Anterior Segment Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • McGill University School of Medicine
    1987
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Royal Victoria Hospital
    1988
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Medical College of Georgia Hospital and Clinic
    1994
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University Miami/Bascom Palmer Eye Inst|University Toronto
    1991
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Garth Wilbanks, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Wilbanks' profile.

Dr. Wilbanks frequently treats the following conditions: Ischemic Optic Neuropathy and Foreign Body in Eye. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Garth Wilbanks, MD is affiliated with Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center, Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Hospital and Penobscot Valley Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Garth Wilbanks, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center

    489 State St, Bangor, ME

  • Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Hospital

    447 N Main St, Pittsfield, ME

  • Penobscot Valley Hospital

    7 Transalpine Rd, Lincoln, ME