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Dr. Stuart Richard Farris, MD

Ophthalmology
41 years of experience
Biloxi Va Medical Center 400 Veterans Ave, Biloxi, MS 39531
(228) 523-5000

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Brief Intro

Stuart R. Farris, M.D. is a Texas native who graduated Magna Cum Laude from Baylor University in 1980 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry. While at Baylor, he was nominated into Who's Who in American Universities and Colleges and Phi Beta Kappa. After attending medical school at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, Maryland, he served in the United States Army. He was stationed both stateside and overseas before completing a residency in ophthalmology at Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio, Texas. After serving as an ophthalmologist both stateside and in Operation Desert Storm, Dr. Farris attended the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts for specialized fellowship training in ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery. Upon completion of this advanced training, Dr. Farris was assigned to Fitzsimmons Army Medical Center in Aurora Colorado to train new army doctors in ophthalmology. Dr. Farris is a member of the prestigious American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and a member of the Sangamon County Medical Society. His special interests are in surgery of the eye lid (droopy or baggy eye lids), orbits (bones around the eye) and cosmetic surgery (Crow's Feet and frown lines). In addition to accepting Medicare assignment, Dr. Farris participates with most insurance plans.

Education Background

RESIDENCY

United States Army Medical Center

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Uniformed Services Univ Of The Health Sciences F E Hebert Schl Of Medicine - 1984

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Location & Hours

Biloxi Va Medical Center
400 Veterans Ave, Biloxi, MS 39531

Specialties Treated

Ophthalmology

Conditions Addressed

Cataract
Keratitis
Glaucoma

Procedures Performed

Lasik Surgery
Ophthalmological Exam
Ophthalmological Exam

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

Cigna
UnitedHealthcare
GEHA
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi
Blue Cross Blue Shield
AmeriGroup

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