Locations
Sierra Nevada Eye Center
Reno, NV
About
Bio
Gary A. Pomeranz, M.D. graduated from the University of Colorado in 1970 with a Bachelor of Science degree and earned his Medical Doctorate at the University of Colorado Medical Center in 1974. He completed a medical-surgical internship in New York through a Columbia University affiliated hospital. Following this internship he served two years as a Family Physician in the Public Health Service providing comprehensive medical-surgical care to a small rural community in Washington State. Dr. Pomeranz then entered a three-year residency in Ophthalmology at the University of Washington in Seattle, training in diseases and surgery of the eyes. He and his family moved to Reno in 1980, where he established his surgical practice. Dr. Pomeranz is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and has built a reputation for the highest caliber of professional skills and personalized care.
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Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Ophthalmology
Languages spoken
English
Doctor Q&A
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A 30-year-old male asked:
Dr. Gary Pomeranzanswered
49 years experience
Yes: Astigmatism occurs when the cornea is not perfectly spherical. If the shape is more like an egg, you have astigmatism and this creates "ghosting" as y... Read More
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A 32-year-old female asked:
Dr. Gary Pomeranzanswered
49 years experience
Could be: Are the eyes red, is there fever, is he/she acting sick, does anyone else in contact with you or the child have similar symptoms?
If this is dischar... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Gary Pomeranzanswered
49 years experience
A common nerve: The sensory nerve that enervates your upper teeth also connects to the eye on that side. It is common for dental or sinus problems refer pain to the e... Read More
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HealthTap member
Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Pomeranz is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
HealthTap member
Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Pomeranz is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
HealthTap member
Thank you, your answer was very helpful!
HealthTap member
Thank you, your answer was very helpful!
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful!
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine, CO
Graduated 1974MD
Residency
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON MEDICAL CTR
Completed 1980
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