Overview
Francisco Folgar is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina.
Dr. Folgar is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Geographic Atrophy, Vitrectomy, and Trabeculectomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 17 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
1101 Clarity Rd Ste 100, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Francisco Folgar
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Francisco Folgar?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Francisco Folgar by calling their office at 843-884-8584. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Francisco Folgar a top-rated expert for Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Francisco Folgar is classified as an Distinguished expert for Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), 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. Francisco Folgar specialize in?
While Dr. Francisco Folgar is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Geographic Atrophy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Francisco Folgar participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Francisco Folgar has published 17 articles and abstracts on conditions like Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). You can view a list of Dr. Francisco Folgar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Francisco Folgar accept my insurance?
Dr. Francisco Folgar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 843-884-8584 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. Folgar isDistinguished. Learn about Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).
- Diabetic RetinopathyDr. Folgar isDistinguished. Learn about Diabetic Retinopathy.
- Geographic AtrophyDr. Folgar isDistinguished. Learn about Geographic Atrophy.
- Late-Onset Retinal DegenerationDr. Folgar isDistinguished. Learn about Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.
- Advanced
- Choroid Plexus CarcinomaDr. Folgar isAdvanced. Learn about Choroid Plexus Carcinoma.
- Kallikrein HypertensionDr. Folgar isAdvanced. Learn about Kallikrein Hypertension.
- NeuroretinitisDr. Folgar isAdvanced. Learn about Neuroretinitis.
- Ocular ToxoplasmosisDr. Folgar isAdvanced. Learn about Ocular Toxoplasmosis.
- Retinal Artery OcclusionDr. Folgar isAdvanced. Learn about Retinal Artery Occlusion.
- Retinal DetachmentDr. Folgar isAdvanced. Learn about Retinal Detachment.
- Experienced
- Amaurosis FugaxDr. Folgar isExperienced. Learn about Amaurosis Fugax.
- Bietti Crystalline Dystrophy (BCD)Dr. Folgar isExperienced. Learn about Bietti Crystalline Dystrophy (BCD).
- Birdshot ChorioretinopathyDr. Folgar isExperienced. Learn about Birdshot Chorioretinopathy.
- BlepharitisDr. Folgar isExperienced. Learn about Blepharitis.
- CataractDr. Folgar isExperienced. Learn about Cataract.
- Central Serous ChorioretinopathyDr. Folgar isExperienced. Learn about Central Serous Chorioretinopathy.

