Advanced in Cataract

Dr. Derek L. Barker

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

Derek Barker is an Ophthalmologist in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Barker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Geographic Atrophy. Dr. Barker is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University Of Miami
Residency
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Specialties
Ophthalmology
Licenses
Ophthalmology in SC
Board Certifications
American Board Of Ophthalmology
Fellowships
Southern Vitreoretinal Associates
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Absolute Total Care South Carolina
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Horizon Healthcare
  • EPO
  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
MetLife
  • PPO
SelectHealth
  • HMO
  • POS
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • 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 – Northeast
100 Summit Centre Drive, Columbia, SC 29229
Call: 803-252-8566
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    • Distinguished
    • Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
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    • Birdshot Chorioretinopathy
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    • Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
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    • Choroid Plexus Carcinoma
      Dr. Barker is
      Distinguished
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    • Diabetic Retinopathy
      Dr. Barker is
      Distinguished
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    • Geographic Atrophy
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      Distinguished
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    • Advanced
    • Bietti Crystalline Dystrophy (BCD)
      Dr. Barker is
      Advanced
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    • Cataract
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    • Cone Dystrophy
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      Advanced
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    • Cone Rod Dystrophy Amelogenesis Imperfecta
      Dr. Barker is
      Advanced
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    • Cone-Rod Dystrophy
      Dr. Barker is
      Advanced
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    • Doyne Honeycomb Retinal Dystrophy
      Dr. Barker is
      Advanced
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    • Experienced
    • Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD)
      Dr. Barker is
      Experienced
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    • Allergic Conjunctivitis
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      Experienced
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    • Amblyopia
      Dr. Barker is
      Experienced
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    • Blepharitis
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    • Chalazion
      Dr. Barker is
      Experienced
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    • Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)
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      Experienced
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