Dr. Derek L Barker M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1920 Pickens St Columbia SC, 29201Rating
3/5
About
Dr. Derek Barker is an ophthalmologist practicing in Columbia, SC. Dr. Barker specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Barker 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. Barker 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
Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine 1999
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Detachment
- Retinal Tear
- Macular Hole
- Uveitis
- Type 2 Diabetes
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