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Dr. Paul Edgar Runge MD, Ophthalmologist
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Dr. Paul Edgar Runge MD

Ophthalmologist

4/5(15)
1700 S Tuttle Ave Sarasota FL, 34239
Rating

4/5

About

Dr. Paul Runge is an ophthalmologist practicing in Sarasota, FL. Dr. Runge specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Runge 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. Runge 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

The Flinders Univ Of So Australia- Sch Of Med- Bedford Park- Sa 1980

Flinders University of South Australia School of Medicine 1980

Board Certification

OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO

PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Diabetes
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Glaucoma
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Retinal Detachment
  • Retinal Tear
  • Macular Hole
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Conjunctivitis

Dr. Paul Edgar Runge MD's Practice location

Practice At 1700 S Tuttle Ave

1700 S Tuttle Ave -
Sarasota, FL 34239
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New patients: 813-236-5200
Fax: 941-365-6051

1432 KIMBROUGH RD -
GERMANTOWN, TN 38138
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New patients: 901-767-4499

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Patient Experience with Dr. Runge


4.0

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Dr. Paul Edgar Runge MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 15 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Ophthalmologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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