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Dr. Gary Passons, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 70
Dr. Gary Passons, MD
4.6 (19 Ratings)
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Dr. Gary Passons, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Memphis, TN.
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Dr. Gary Passons, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 70
Memphis, TN
Accepting new patients
44 years of experience
Dr. Gary Passons, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Memphis, TN.

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Dr. Passons graduated from University of Tennessee College of Medicine in 1980 and completed a residency at University Tenn.Dr. Gary Passons, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Memphis, TN and has 44 years experience. Dr. Passons currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis, Methodist North Hospital and Methodist University Hospital. Dr. Passons has experience treating conditions like Senile Cataracts, Drusen and Floaters among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Passons received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 19 times. Dr. Passons' office accepts new patients. Dr. Passons is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Senile Cataracts
Drusen
Floaters
Senile Cataracts
Drusen
Floaters
Senile Cataracts
Drusen
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Chorioretinal Scars
Disorder of Choroid
Cataract
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Dry Eyes
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Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Tear Duct Disorders
Cataract Removal Surgery
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
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Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
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Corneal Diseases
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Exophoria
Exotropia
Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Glaucoma
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Heterophoria
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Keratitis
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Pinguecula
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Strabismus
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Autoimmune Diseases
Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases
Bell's Palsy
Benign Tumor
Blepharitis
Brain Disorders
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chalazion
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Duane Retraction Syndrome
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Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
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Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Optic Neuritis
Orbital Cellulitis
Paralytic Strabismus
Parasitic Endophthalmitis
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Reiter's Syndrome (Reactive Arthritis)
Retina Diseases
Retinal Detachment
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Sarcoidosis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Stye
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Thyroid Disease
Trichiasis
Ulcer
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Uveitis
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Vascular Disease
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
B-Scan Ultrasound
Cornea Surgery
Drainage of Conjunctival Cyst
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Eye Examination
Eye Surgery
Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Intraocular Lens Implant Surgery
Refractive Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
YAG Laser Capsulotomy

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    Curative PPO
  • Aetna
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Assurant Health
  • Medicare
  • United Healthcare
  • Tricare
  • Cigna
  • Principal Financial Group
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Humana
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)

Locations

  1. 1 Passons Eye Center P.L.L.C.
    909 Ridgeway Loop Rd, Memphis, TN 38120
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (901) 683-1112

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Dec 02, 2022
One word Terrific! Dr Gary Passon performed both of my Cataract removal surgeries for me and also both lens implants and they are perfect. In fact I am scheduling as soon as possible for him to take care of my Trichiasis problem permanently for me!
Wm Moore — Dec 02, 2022
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Tennessee College of Medicine
    1980
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
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Internship

Internship
  • Baptist Memorial Hospital - Memphis
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University Tenn
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Gary Passons, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Passons' profile.

Dr. Passons frequently treats the following conditions: Senile Cataracts, Drusen and Floaters. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Gary Passons, MD is affiliated with Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis, Methodist North Hospital and Methodist University Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Gary Passons, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis

    6019 Walnut Grove Rd, Memphis, TN

  • Methodist North Hospital

    3960 New Covington Pike, Memphis, TN

  • Methodist University Hospital

    1265 Union Ave, Memphis, TN