Overview
Thad Hardin is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Athens, Texas.
Dr. Hardin is highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Subconjunctival Hemorrhage, and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.
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- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
1260 S Palestine St, Athens, TX 75751
Texas Retina Associates
Dr. Abbey graduated magna cum laude from Harvard University and received his medical degree, with honors, at Weill Cornell Medical College in New York, NY. He completed his transitional residency at Scripps Mercy Hospital in San Diego, CA, and his ophthalmology residency at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami, FL. He then completed his fellowship in vitreoretinal surgery at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, MI. Dr. Abbey specializes in the management of all diseases of the retina and vitreous. His clinical expertise includes the diagnosis and treatment of macular degeneration, retinal detachment, diabetic retinopathy, macular holes, retinopathy of prematurity and other pediatric retinal diseases. He has been active in research during his medical career and has published numerous peer-reviewed scientific papers, book chapters and national meeting abstracts on various ophthalmologic topics. Dr. Abbey is board-certified in ophthalmology. He is an active fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and is an active member of the American Society of Retina Specialists, the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology and the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He also serves as a manuscript referee for the standard scientific journal of his field, RETINA: The Journal of Retina and Vitreous Diseases. Dr. Abbey is highly rated in 38 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Geographic Atrophy, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Abbey is board certified in Ophthalmology- American Board Of Ophthalmology.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Thad Hardin
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Thad Hardin?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Thad Hardin by calling their office at 800-762-5787. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Thad Hardin a top-rated expert for Cataract?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Thad Hardin is classified as an Distinguished expert for Cataract, 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. Thad Hardin specialize in?
While Dr. Thad Hardin is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Cataract, Glaucoma, and Subconjunctival Hemorrhage. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Thad Hardin accept my insurance?
Dr. Thad Hardin accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 800-762-5787 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
- CataractDr. Hardin isDistinguished. Learn about Cataract.
- GlaucomaDr. Hardin isDistinguished. Learn about Glaucoma.
- Subconjunctival HemorrhageDr. Hardin isDistinguished. Learn about Subconjunctival Hemorrhage.
- Advanced
- Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD)
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
- ChalazionDr. Hardin isAdvanced. Learn about Chalazion.
- Cone DystrophyDr. Hardin isAdvanced. Learn about Cone Dystrophy.
- Cone Rod Dystrophy Amelogenesis Imperfecta
- Cone-Rod DystrophyDr. Hardin isAdvanced. Learn about Cone-Rod Dystrophy.
- Experienced
- Allergic ConjunctivitisDr. Hardin isExperienced. Learn about Allergic Conjunctivitis.
- AmblyopiaDr. Hardin isExperienced. Learn about Amblyopia.
- Bell's PalsyDr. Hardin isExperienced. Learn about Bell's Palsy.
- Benign Essential BlepharospasmDr. Hardin isExperienced. Learn about Benign Essential Blepharospasm.
- Bietti Crystalline Dystrophy (BCD)Dr. Hardin isExperienced. Learn about Bietti Crystalline Dystrophy (BCD).
- BlepharitisDr. Hardin isExperienced. Learn about Blepharitis.