Dr. Barry S Taney MD
Ophthalmologist
5601 N Dixie Hwy Suite 307 Fort Lauderdale FL, 33334About
Dr. Barry Taney is an ophthalmologist practicing in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Dr. Taney specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Taney can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Taney can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.
Education and Training
Mt Sinai Sch of Med of The City Univ of Ny, New York Ny 1979
State University of New York Upstate Medical University 1979
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Detachment
- Retinal Tear
- Type 2 Diabetes
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