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Dr. Gary Tanner, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 64
Dr. Gary Tanner, MD
4.8 (89 Ratings)
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Dr. Gary Tanner, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Newport News, VA.
Dr. Gary Tanner, MD
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Dr. Gary Tanner, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 64
Newport News, VA
Accepting new patients
38 years of experience
Dr. Gary Tanner, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Newport News, VA.

About

Dr. Tanner graduated from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine in 1986 and completed a residency at Balboa Hosp/Naval Hospital.Dr. Gary Tanner, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Newport News, VA and has 38 years experience. Dr. Tanner currently practices at Riverside Inpatient Internal Medicine and are affiliated with Riverside Regional Medical Center. Dr. Tanner has experience treating conditions like Eyelid Disorders, Tear Duct Disorders and Lacrimal Gland Disorder among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Tanner received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 89 times. Dr. Tanner's office accepts new patients. Dr. Tanner is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Eyelid Disorders
Tear Duct Disorders
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Eyelid Disorders
Tear Duct Disorders
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Drusen
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Dry Eyes
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Tear Duct Surgery
Blindness
Glaucoma
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Accommodation Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Cataract
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Chorioretinal Scars
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Diseases
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Ectropion of Eyelid
Entropion
Exophoria
Exotropia
Eye Cancer
Floaters
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Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Heterophoria
Lazy Eye
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Optic Neuritis
Paralytic Strabismus
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Senile Cataracts
Serous Detachment Retina
Strabismus
Trichiasis
Ulcerative Blepharitis
Visual Field Defects
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Blepharoplasty
Cataract Removal Surgery
Eyelid Surgery
Glaucoma Surgery
Repair of Entropion or Ectropion
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Chalazion
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diplopia
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Esotropia
Eye Disease
Eye Infections
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Headache
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Nearsightedness
Ocular Hypertension
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Pinguecula
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Retinal Hemorrhage
Stye
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Temporal Arteritis
Tonic Pupil
Uveitis
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Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Blepharorrhaphy
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Contact Lens Treatment
Excision of Chalazion
Eye Examination
Eye Procedure
Eye Surgery
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Orbital Decompression and Orbitotomy
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Brow Ptosis and Blepharoptosis
Ultrasound
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy

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  • Humana
  • GEHA

Locations

  1. 1 Riverside Regional Medical Center
    500 J Clyde Morris Blvd, Newport News, VA 23601
  2. 2 Hampton Roads Eye Associates-Oyster Point
    11800 Rock Landing Dr, Newport News, VA 23606
  3. 3 Riverside Physician Services Inc.
    856 J Clyde Morris Blvd Ste A, Newport News, VA 23601

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Tanner
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Based on 89 Reviews
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4 Stars (3)
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1 Star (4)

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Patient Reviews
Nov 16, 2016
He is always plesant, an fun to see. He was wonderful with me personally. He has completely corrected my vision. This is the first time in my life I do not have to wear glasses. Thank you so much Dr. Tanner. His staff is wonderful also.
Sandy O in Yorktown, va — Nov 16, 2016
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine
    1986
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Balbo Naval Hospital
    1987
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Balboa Hosp/Naval Hospital
    1993
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Gary Tanner, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Tanner's profile.

Dr. Tanner frequently treats the following conditions: Eyelid Disorders, Tear Duct Disorders and Lacrimal Gland Disorder. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Gary Tanner, MD is affiliated with Riverside Regional Medical Center.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Riverside Regional Medical Center

    500 J Clyde Morris Blvd, Newport News, VA