Overview
Derek Barker is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Columbia, South Carolina.
Dr. Barker is highly rated in 37 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Retinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Geographic Atrophy.
Dr. Barker is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Barker is currently accepting new patients.
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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.
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- 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.
- Late-Onset Retinal DegenerationDr. Barker isDistinguished. Learn about Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.
- NeuroretinitisDr. Barker isDistinguished. Learn about Neuroretinitis.
- Retinal Artery OcclusionDr. Barker isDistinguished. Learn about Retinal Artery Occlusion.
- Retinal DetachmentDr. Barker isDistinguished. Learn about Retinal Detachment.
- Retinal Vein OcclusionDr. Barker isDistinguished. Learn about Retinal Vein Occlusion.
- UveitisDr. Barker isDistinguished. Learn about Uveitis.
- 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.
- Dry Eye SyndromeDr. Barker isAdvanced. Learn about Dry Eye Syndrome.
- Eales DiseaseDr. Barker isAdvanced. Learn about Eales Disease.
- EndophthalmitisDr. Barker isAdvanced. Learn about Endophthalmitis.
- GlaucomaDr. Barker isAdvanced. Learn about Glaucoma.
- HyphemaDr. Barker isAdvanced. Learn about Hyphema.
- Jalili SyndromeDr. Barker isAdvanced. Learn about Jalili Syndrome.
- Kallikrein HypertensionDr. Barker isAdvanced. Learn about Kallikrein Hypertension.
- Leber Congenital AmaurosisDr. Barker isAdvanced. Learn about Leber Congenital Amaurosis.
- NearsightednessDr. Barker isAdvanced. Learn about Nearsightedness.
- Retinitis PigmentosaDr. Barker isAdvanced. Learn about Retinitis Pigmentosa.
- Serpiginous ChoroiditisDr. Barker isAdvanced. Learn about Serpiginous Choroiditis.
- Sorsby Fundus DystrophyDr. Barker isAdvanced. Learn about Sorsby Fundus Dystrophy.
- Stargardt Macular DegenerationDr. Barker isAdvanced. Learn about Stargardt Macular Degeneration.
- ToxoplasmosisDr. Barker isAdvanced. Learn about Toxoplasmosis.
- Usher SyndromeDr. Barker isAdvanced. Learn about Usher Syndrome.
- Usher Syndrome Type 2ADr. Barker isAdvanced. Learn about Usher Syndrome Type 2A.
- X-Linked Juvenile RetinoschisisDr. Barker isAdvanced. Learn about X-Linked Juvenile Retinoschisis.
- X-Linked Retinal DysplasiaDr. Barker isAdvanced. Learn about X-Linked Retinal Dysplasia.
- X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa (XLRP)
- 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).
- EntropionDr. Barker isExperienced. Learn about Entropion.
- EpiscleritisDr. Barker isExperienced. Learn about Episcleritis.
- Eyelid BumpDr. Barker isExperienced. Learn about Eyelid Bump.
- Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina
- Hepatic HemangiomaDr. Barker isExperienced. Learn about Hepatic Hemangioma.
- Interstitial KeratitisDr. Barker isExperienced. Learn about Interstitial Keratitis.
- MeibomianitisDr. Barker isExperienced. Learn about Meibomianitis.
- Melanoma of the EyeDr. Barker isExperienced. Learn about Melanoma of the Eye.
- Metastatic Uveal MelanomaDr. Barker isExperienced. Learn about Metastatic Uveal Melanoma.
- Ocular Hypertension (OHT)Dr. Barker isExperienced. Learn about Ocular Hypertension (OHT).
- Ocular ToxoplasmosisDr. Barker isExperienced. Learn about Ocular Toxoplasmosis.
- Optic Atrophy Type 1Dr. Barker isExperienced. Learn about Optic Atrophy Type 1.
- Optic Nerve AtrophyDr. Barker isExperienced. Learn about Optic Nerve Atrophy.
- Optic NeuritisDr. Barker isExperienced. Learn about Optic Neuritis.
- Pigment-Dispersion SyndromeDr. Barker isExperienced. Learn about Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome.
- Punctate Inner ChoroidopathyDr. Barker isExperienced. Learn about Punctate Inner Choroidopathy.
- Retinochoroidal ColobomaDr. Barker isExperienced. Learn about Retinochoroidal Coloboma.
- ScleritisDr. Barker isExperienced. Learn about Scleritis.
- Subconjunctival HemorrhageDr. Barker isExperienced. Learn about Subconjunctival Hemorrhage.
- Temporal ArteritisDr. Barker isExperienced. Learn about Temporal Arteritis.
- Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada DiseaseDr. Barker isExperienced. Learn about Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada Disease.