Gary Alfred Tanner, MD

Ophthalmology

Languages Spoken:

English

Gender:

Male

4.8
Based on 618 ratings
Gary Alfred Tanner, MD

About Gary Alfred Tanner, MD

Dr. Gary Tanner has served patients in the Tidewater area since 1993 when his military service brought him to Virginia. Raised in Arkansas, he graduated with honors from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in 1986. After an internship in San Diego, he became a Naval Flight Surgeon. He enjoyed his service to the Marine Air Groups in North Carolina prior to returning to San Diego to complete a residency in Comprehensive Ophthalmology in 1993. He served as Chairman of the Ophthalmology Departments at Camp Lejeune, NC and the Naval Regional Medical Center in Portsmouth, VA prior to his retirement from the Navy in 2006 with numerous honors.

Dr. Tanner, a Diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology, specializes in the latest techniques in cataract and oculoplastic surgery. In addition, he has extensive training and experience in the care of glaucoma, diabetic eye disease, and dry eyes, as well as comprehensive eye care.

Dr. Tanner practices at Hampton Roads Eye Associates’ Oyster Point location.

Education

Medical: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Residency: Naval Medical Center San Diego
Internship: Naval Medical Center San Diego

Board Certifications

American Board of Ophthalmology

Locations

Hampton Roads Eye Associates Oyster Point

11800 Rock Landing Drive, Newport News, VA 23606

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Ratings & Reviews

Riverside Health is committed to exceptional quality, safety and service. All ratings and comments are obtained from patient survey data collected and verified by Press Ganey, an independent organization focused on improving patient experience. Star ratings are displayed for those physicians who participate in Riverside’s patient experience survey program through Press Ganey and have received a minimum of 30 surveys responses.

Overall Satisfaction
4.8
Based on 618 ratings
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February 27, 2025
Very pleasant
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February 27, 2025
I'm glad to have Dr. Tanner taking great care of my eyes but it would be a bonus if he was a little more personable.
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February 22, 2025
No bad experience
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February 19, 2025
Thank you
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February 14, 2025
All good [...]
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February 07, 2025
Dr Tanner is always great!
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February 06, 2025
Good
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February 05, 2025
Dr Tanner is an outstanding opthamologist who genuinely cares about each patient! He explains In detail, any findings & treatment options, if needed!
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January 30, 2025
Dr. Tanner is an excellent Ophthalmologist. He is always concerning about my eyes. Dr. Tanner saved my vision and continues to provide me excellent care. Thank you Dr. Tanner for all you do. I recommend Dr. Tanner!
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January 30, 2025
No problem
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January 25, 2025
I am thankful to have a highly qualified eye doctor.
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January 25, 2025
As I said earlier in this survey , this was the quickest appointment I ever had
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January 24, 2025
Doctor Tanner is a wonderful doctor, very caring, concern, very knowledgeable, empathetic, efficient. The Best!!!
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January 22, 2025
Good experience
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January 21, 2025
Great experience
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January 19, 2025
All good!!!
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January 17, 2025
Very good
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January 15, 2025
Providers were professional and courteous.
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January 03, 2025
I can't say enough good things about Dr Tanner and would happily recommend him to anyone who needs an opthalmologist. He listens an genuinely cares about his patients.
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January 03, 2025
I can't say enough good things about Dr. Tanner I drive from [...] for every visit because of Dr. Tanner.
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