Summary

Dr. Gary Kocher is an ophthalmologist and emergency medicine physician who graduated from West Virginia University School of Medicine. He completed his residency at Palmetto Health Richland Memorial Hospital and brings 48 years of medical experience to his practice. Dr. Kocher speaks English and provides care in both ophthalmology and emergency medicine specialties.

Dr. Kocher maintains hospital affiliations with MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Northeast and practices at multiple locations throughout Columbia, South Carolina. His dual expertise allows him to address both routine eye care needs and urgent medical situations. Patients consistently rate Dr. Kocher highly, giving him an average rating of 5.0 on Vitals, reflecting his commitment to quality patient care.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 48 years of experience
  • speaks English
  • Palmetto Health Richland Memorial Hospital
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 5 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Gary Allen Kocher has 5 locations

Dorthoy Parks And Associates

1818 Hampton StColumbia, SC 29201
Mon8:00 am - 6:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 6:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 6:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 6:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Northeast

120 Gateway Corporate BlvdColumbia, SC 29203

Prisma Health Richland Hospital

5 Richland Medical Park DrColumbia, SC 29203

Prisma Health Baptist Hospital

Taylor At Marion StColumbia, SC 29220

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OphthalmologyEmergency MedicineOphthalmologyInternal Medicine
Accepts New Patients
48 Years of Experience 44 Years of Experience 57 Years of Experience 52 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Columbia , SCSumter , SCColumbia , SCColumbia , SC
Med School: West Virginia University School Of Medicine Med School: University of Louisville Med School: University of Cincinnati Med School: University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Gary Allen Kocher

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid

Medical Specialties

Dr. Gary Allen Kocher has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Gary Allen Kocher has the following 10 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

48 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, South Carolina, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Palmetto Health Richland Memorial Hospital

Medical School

West Virginia University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1978

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Which hospitals is Dr. Gary Kocher affiliated with?
Dr. Gary Kocher is affiliated with Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Northeast.

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