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Dr. Garth Wilbanks, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 63
Dr. Garth Wilbanks, MD
4.6 (7 Ratings)
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Dr. Garth Wilbanks, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Bangor, ME.
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Dr. Garth Wilbanks, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 63
Bangor, ME
Accepting new patients
37 years of experience
Dr. Garth Wilbanks, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Bangor, ME.

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Dr. Garth Wilbanks, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Bangor, ME and has 37 years experience. They graduated from McGill University School of Medicine in 1987 and completed a residency at Medical College of Georgia Hospital and Clinic.They currently practice at Eastern Maine Eye Associates and are affiliated with Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center and St. Joseph Hospital. At present, Dr. Wilbanks received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 7 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Wilbanks is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    900 Hammond St Ste A, Bangor, ME 04401

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Oct 16, 2023
Dr Wilbanks performed an Irodotomy surgery on me. He did a stellar job, accomplished the end goal and even walked meTo my car with his staff after surgery! He really cares and explains things very well, too!
BEST in Bangor for eye surgery — Oct 16, 2023
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Biography
  • Dr. Garth Wilbanks, MD is an ophthalmology specialist in Bangor, ME. He graduated from McGill University School of Medicine in 1987. He specializes in Ophthalmology, Anterior Segment Ophthalmology, and more.
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Anterior Segment Ophthalmology
Anterior Segment Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • McGill University School of Medicine
    1987
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
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Internship

Internship
  • Royal Victoria Hospital
    1988
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Medical College of Georgia Hospital and Clinic
    1994
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University Miami/Bascom Palmer Eye Inst|University Toronto
    1991
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Garth Wilbanks, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Wilbanks' profile.

Dr. Garth Wilbanks, MD is affiliated with Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center and St. Joseph Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Garth Wilbanks, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center

    489 State St, Bangor, ME

  • St. Joseph Hospital

    360 Broadway, Bangor, ME