R M. Newman
Advanced in Optic Neuritis

Dr. R M. Newman

Ophthalmology
Prisma Health
Columbia Eye Clinic, PA
1920 Pickens Street, 
Columbia, SC 
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Advanced in Optic Neuritis
Prisma Health
Columbia Eye Clinic, PA
1920 Pickens Street, 
Columbia, SC 
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Overview

R Newman is an Ophthalmologist in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Newman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Presbyopia, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Meibomianitis. Dr. Newman is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution
Medical University Of South Carolina
Residency
Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA
Specialties
Ophthalmology
Licenses
Ophthalmology in SC
Board Certifications
American Board Of Ophthalmology
Hospital Affiliations
Lexington Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Absolute Total Care South Carolina
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Columbia Eye Clinic, PA
1920 Pickens Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Call: 803-779-3070
Other Locations
Columbia Eye Clinic, PA – Lexington
100 Palmetto Park Boulevard, Lexington, SC 29072
Call: 803-779-3070
Columbia Eye Clinic, PA – Northeast
100 Summit Centre Drive, Columbia, SC 29229
Call: 803-252-8566
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    • Cataract
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    • Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
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    • Amblyopia
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