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Robert Parnes, MD, Ophthalmology, Hagerstown, MD

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Ophthalmology Hagerstown, MD

Retinal Disease

Physician

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  • Office

    246 Eastern Blvd N
    Suite 102
    Hagerstown, MD 21740
    Phone+1 301-671-2400
    Fax+1 301-671-2403

Summary

  • Dr. Robert Parnes is an ophthalmologist specializing in vitreoretinal surgery. He is the founding member of Mid Atlantic Retina Specialists which has office locations in Hagerstown and Frederick Maryland, Chambersburg and Bedford Pennsylvania. The practice is limited to the treatment of disorders of the retina, macula and vitreous. The practice actively participates in multiple clinical trials encompassing multiple retinal disorders. He is affiliated with the Meritus Medical Center where he has served as the chief of the Division of Ophthalmology. Dr. Parnes received his undergraduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania. He received his medical doctor degree and completed his residency training at the Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine. He completed a surgical retina fellowship at Retina Associates of Cleveland /The Mount SinaiMedical Center, Cleveland. He is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and a member and fellow of the American Society of Retina Specialists. He has 10 peer reviewed publications and has been in practice for 28 years.

Education & Training

  • Case Western Reserve University (MetroHealth)
    Case Western Reserve University (MetroHealth)Fellowship, Surgical Retina and Vitreous, 1993 - 1994
  • Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center
    Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical CenterResidency, Ophthalmology, 1990 - 1993
  • Presbyterian Medical Center of the University of Pennsylvania Health System
    Presbyterian Medical Center of the University of Pennsylvania Health SystemInternship, Transitional Year, 1989 - 1990
  • Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine
    Pennsylvania State University College of MedicineClass of 1989

Certifications & Licensure

  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 2001 - 2025
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1990 - 2024
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2002 - 2010
  • WV State Medical License
    WV State Medical License 1995 - 2007
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 1993 - 2002
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Best Doctor Finalist Frederick Magazine, 2022
  • Best Doctor Finalist Frederick Magazine, 2021
  • Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014
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Publications & Presentations

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