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4 Ratings with 1 written Review
Summary
Dr. Orion Ayer is an ophthalmologist who has dedicated over five decades to caring for patients with eye conditions. He earned his medical degree from Meharry Medical College School of Medicine and completed his residency at Homer G Phillips Hospital. With 52 years of experience in the field, Dr. Ayer has developed extensive expertise in treating complex retinal and eye disorders. He is fluent in Spanish and Korean, allowing him to serve diverse patient communities.
Dr. Ayer practices at The Retina Institute with locations in St. Petersburg and Clearwater, and maintains an affiliation with HCA Florida Saint Petersburg Hospital. He specializes in treating age-related macular degeneration and various forms of glaucoma, including open-angle glaucoma. His practice offers advanced diagnostic procedures such as retinal imaging and optical coherence tomography to provide detailed views of eye structures. Patients consistently rate Dr. Ayer highly for his care, giving him an average rating of …5.0.
Read More Read less Dr. Ayer practices at The Retina Institute with locations in St. Petersburg and Clearwater, and maintains an affiliation with HCA Florida Saint Petersburg Hospital. He specializes in treating age-related macular degeneration and various forms of glaucoma, including open-angle glaucoma. His practice offers advanced diagnostic procedures such as retinal imaging and optical coherence tomography to provide detailed views of eye structures. Patients consistently rate Dr. Ayer highly for his care, giving him an average rating of …5.0.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 52 years of experience
- speaks Spanish, Korean
- Homer G Phillips Hospital
- 1 written review
- 2 specialties
- 10 areas of expertise
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 3 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Orion Thomas Ayer has 3 locationsThe Retina Institute
1955 1st Ave N Fl 2St Petersburg, FL 33713 Tel: (727) 894-3937
Mon9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
The Retina Institute
1290 S Missouri AveClearwater, FL 33756 Tel: (727) 441-2212
Mon9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 52 Years of Experience | 34 Years of Experience | 24 Years of Experience | 12 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks Spanish, Korean | Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English |
| St Petersburg , FL | Tarpon Springs , FL | St Petersburg , FL | Tampa , FL |
| Med School: Meharry Medical College School Of Medicine | Med School: University At Buffalo SUNY School Of Med and Biomedical Sciences Buffalo Ny | Med School: Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine | Med School: Meharry Medical College |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Orion Thomas Ayer
Medical Specialties
Dr. Orion Thomas Ayer has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Orion Thomas Ayer has the following 10 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
52 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, Florida, 2026, Expired
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
Homer G Phillips Hospital
Medical School
Meharry Medical College School Of MedicineGraduated in 1974
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What languages does Dr. Orion Ayer speak?
- Dr. Orion Ayer speaks Spanish and Korean.
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- Which hospitals is Dr. Orion Ayer affiliated with?
- Dr. Orion Ayer is affiliated with Hca Florida Saint Petersburg Hospital.
- Does Dr. Orion Ayer accept my insurance?
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