Gary Alfred Tanner, MD

Ophthalmology

Languages Spoken:

English

Gender:

Male

4.9
Based on 625 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 - Ophthalmology

Locations

Hampton Roads Eye Associates Oyster Point

11800 Rock Landing Drive, Newport News, VA 23606

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Ratings & Reviews

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Overall Satisfaction
4.9
Based on 625 ratings
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August 29, 2026
Doctor Tanner always gets FIVE STARS from us.
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August 28, 2026
Dr. Tanner is an excellent doctor. We trust him completely.
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August 27, 2026
He was informed. I could not hear very well so he told it to my husband.
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August 26, 2026
Dr. Tanner is absolutely the best available. That is why so many seek his care. I am proud to call him "my ophthalmologist."
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August 26, 2026
Dr Tanner saw me in an emergency visit and gave me a surgery appointment for this week. I'm so grateful
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August 21, 2026
Good visit.
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August 21, 2026
Always informative and clear with my situation
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August 20, 2026
Dr Tanner were very nice very knowledgeable and very respectful .
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August 19, 2026
I would recommend Dr. Tanner
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August 13, 2026
This is a very good medical practice.
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August 12, 2026
Warned me of dire consequences of not using eye drops frequently.
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August 12, 2026
Dr. Tanner has been my doctor for several years and he is always through with my examination. He's very knowledgeable.
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August 02, 2026
Dr Tanner was awesome. He made me feel completely at ease and listened intently. I would highly recommend him to others.
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July 31, 2026
Doctor Tanner is fantastic. I look forward to seeing him.
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July 30, 2026
Excellent in every way
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July 29, 2026
Dr. Tanner always nice and concerned. I really like him.
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July 29, 2026
Always a good experience with Hampton Roads Eye Associates
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July 24, 2026
Dr Tanner explains everything in layman's terms.
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July 24, 2026
Dr Tanner was excellent. Explained things thoroughly
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July 22, 2026
Good
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