- Ophthalmologists
- TN
- Memphis, TN
- Dr. Gary Passons, MD
Dr. Gary Passons, MD
Ophthalmology•Male•Age 68
Ophthalmology
Dr. Gary Passons, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Memphis, TN and has over 43 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University Of Tennessee Health Science Center College Of Medicine in 1980. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Baptist Memorial Hospital - Memphis and Methodist North Hospital. His office accepts new patients.

Accepting new patients
- Explains Conditions Well
- Quiet Hospital
- Trustworthy
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Dr. Passons' Top Procedures and Conditions
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Passons treats Drusen more than 99% of his peers
Dr. Passons treats this condition more than 99% of his peers
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Passons treats Floaters more than 97% of his peers
Dr. Passons treats this condition more than 97% of his peers
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Passons treats Eye Cancer more than 96% of his peers
Dr. Passons treats this condition more than 96% of his peers
Rating Includes other areas of care:
- Retinal Cancer
Dr. Passons' conditions and procedures:
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration
- All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
- Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
- Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
- Astigmatism
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases
- Bell's Palsy
- Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
- Benign Neoplasm of Eye
- Benign Tumor
- Blepharitis
- Brain Disorders
- Cataract
- Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
- Chalazion
- Chorioretinal Scars
- Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
- Conjunctival Hemorrhage
- Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
- Corneal Diseases
- Corneal Erosion
- Corneal Ulcer
- Degenerative Disorders of Globe
- Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Diplopia
- Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
- Drainage of Conjunctival Cyst
- Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
- Drusen
- Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
- Dry Eyes
- Duane Retraction Syndrome
- Ectropion of Eyelid
- Esophoria
- Esotropia
- Exophoria
- Exotropia
- Eye Cancer
- Eye Disease
- Eye Infections
- Eyelid Disorders
- Eyelid Spasm
- Farsightedness
- Floaters
- Foveal and-or Macular Hypoplasia
- Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
- Glaucoma
- Graves' Disease
- Headache
- Heterophoria
- Hyphema
- Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
- Iridocyclitis
- Keratitis
- Keratoconus
- Lazy Eye
- Macular Edema
- Macular Hole
- Migraine
- Nearsightedness
- Nystagmus
- Ocular Hypertension
- Optic Neuritis
- Orbital Cellulitis
- Paralytic Strabismus
- Parasitic Endophthalmitis
- Pinguecula
- Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
- Progressive High Myopia
- Pterygium
- Reiter's Syndrome (Reactive Arthritis)
- Retina Diseases
- Retinal Detachment
- Retinal Dystrophy
- Retinal Hemorrhage
- Retinal Neovascularization
- Retinal Telangiectasia
- Retinal Vein Occlusion
- Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
- Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
- Sarcoidosis
- Senile Cataracts
- Sjögren's Syndrome
- Stye
- Tear Duct Disorders
- Thyroid Disease
- Trichiasis
- Ulcer
- Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
- Vascular Disease
- Visual Field Defects
- Vitreous Hemorrhage
- Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
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Dr. Passons accepts the following insurance:
- Aetna
- Assurant Health
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Coventry Health Care
- First Health
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- Humana
- Medicare
- MultiPlan
- Principal Financial Group
- Tricare
- UnitedHealthCare
- United Healthcare
Dr. Passons' Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Passons
4.8
Based on 18 ratings
5 Star | 94% | 94% |
4 Star | 0% | 0% |
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1 Star | 6% | 6% |
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About Me
Biography
Specialties
- Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
- Ophthalmology
Education
Awards
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best way to schedule an appointment with Dr. Gary Passons, MD?
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Does Dr. Gary Passons, MD accept any insurance plans?
A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Healthgrades insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.
Does Dr. Gary Passons, MD accept new patients?
New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Gary Passons, MD on Healthgrades. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Passons's profile.
What conditions does Dr. Gary Passons, MD treat?
Dr. Passons frequently treats the following conditions: Drusen, Floaters, and Eye Cancer. See more on Healthgrades.
What is Dr. Gary Passons, MD's office address?
Dr. Passons' office is located at 909 Ridgeway Loop Rd, Memphis, TN 38120. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Is Dr. Gary Passons, MD affiliated with any hospitals?
Dr. Gary Passons, MD is affiliated with Baptist Memorial Hospital - Memphis and Methodist North Hospital.
Is Dr. Gary Passons, MD a board-certified professional?
Yes, Dr. Gary Passons, MD holds board certifications in Ophthalmology.
How much experience does Dr. Gary Passons, MD have?
Dr. Passons has over 42 years of healthcare experience.
Does Dr. Gary Passons, MD receive good ratings from patients?
There is a star rating of 4.8/5 for Dr. Gary Passons, MD. Patients say that they trusted the provider's decisions and the provider explained conditions well. See all patient feedback on Healthgrades.
Locations
Passons Eye Center, PLLC
Affiliated Hospitals
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Learn more about how Healthgrades measuresHospital Quality.70% Patients that would definitely recommend, Equal to the national average
2 Awards Received
74% Patients that would definitely recommend, 4% higher than the national average
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