Dr. Derek L. Barker
Overview
Derek Barker is an Ophthalmologist in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Barker is highly rated in 37 conditions, according to our data. 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.
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- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
1920 Pickens Street, Columbia, SC 29201
100 Summit Centre Drive, Columbia, SC 29229
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Derek L. Barker
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Derek L. Barker?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Derek L. Barker by calling their office at 803-779-3070. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Derek L. Barker a top-rated expert for Diabetic Retinopathy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Derek L. Barker is classified as an Distinguished expert for Diabetic Retinopathy, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Derek L. Barker specialize in?
While Dr. Derek L. Barker is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Diabetic Retinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Derek L. Barker accept my insurance?
Dr. Derek L. Barker accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Aetna. We recommend calling the office directly at 803-779-3070 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)Dr. Barker isDistinguished. Learn about Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).
- Birdshot ChorioretinopathyDr. Barker isDistinguished. Learn about Birdshot Chorioretinopathy.
- Central Serous ChorioretinopathyDr. Barker isDistinguished. Learn about Central Serous Chorioretinopathy.
- Choroid Plexus CarcinomaDr. Barker isDistinguished. Learn about Choroid Plexus Carcinoma.
- Diabetic RetinopathyDr. Barker isDistinguished. Learn about Diabetic Retinopathy.
- Geographic AtrophyDr. Barker isDistinguished. Learn about Geographic Atrophy.
- Advanced
- Bietti Crystalline Dystrophy (BCD)
- CataractDr. Barker isAdvanced. Learn about Cataract.
- Cone DystrophyDr. Barker isAdvanced. Learn about Cone Dystrophy.
- Cone Rod Dystrophy Amelogenesis Imperfecta
- Cone-Rod DystrophyDr. Barker isAdvanced. Learn about Cone-Rod Dystrophy.
- Doyne Honeycomb Retinal DystrophyDr. Barker isAdvanced. Learn about Doyne Honeycomb Retinal Dystrophy.
- Experienced
- Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD)
- Allergic ConjunctivitisDr. Barker isExperienced. Learn about Allergic Conjunctivitis.
- AmblyopiaDr. Barker isExperienced. Learn about Amblyopia.
- BlepharitisDr. Barker isExperienced. Learn about Blepharitis.
- ChalazionDr. Barker isExperienced. Learn about Chalazion.
- Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)Dr. Barker isExperienced. Learn about Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye).