Ryan Tarantola, MD, is a dedicated and skilled retina expert who specializes in retinal holes, diabetic macular edema and macular degeneration. Dr. Tarantola proudly serves patients in multiple office locations throughout Northwest Florida and the Eastern Shore of Alabama. He joined Retina Specialty Institute in 2012 after holding a position as Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at St. Louis University where he was involved in patient care, resident education and clinical research.
Ryan Tarantola, MD, is a dedicated and skilled retina expert who specializes in retinal holes, diabetic macular edema and macular degeneration. Dr. Tarantola proudly serves patients in multiple office locations throughout Northwest Florida and the Eastern Shore of Alabama. He joined Retina Specialty Institute in 2012 after holding a position as Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at St. Louis University where he was involved in patient care, resident education and clinical research.
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It’s always hard when the medical profession changes doctors and you have to start putting your trust in a new one but after seeing Dr Tarantola awhile now, am very pleased with him and trust he will be around for a long time!
God Bless you sir!
(3 days ago)
Oct-2026
Dr. Tarantola and the staff were very thorough, professional and courteous. He explained the results of the exam in a clear and reassuring manner. Excellent experience.
(1 week ago)
Sep-2026
Very comforting and professional!! Glad this is where I’m getting these procedures. Dr T you’re the best!!!
(3 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
I highly recommend Dr Tarantola.He is extremely professional and extremely knowledgeable. He explained things in a simple way for me to understand.
Thank you so much,Dr Tarantola!
(3 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
top notch
(1 month ago)
Sep-2026
Friendly staff
(1 month ago)
Sep-2026
Knowledgeable, quick yet thorough, all the things I appreciate most in a physician.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2026
He was efficient, polite, and very helpful. He has worked to improve my situation and has been able to space them apart for about 3 months. He is an excellent ophthalmologist!
(1 month ago)
Aug-2026
I have all the confidence there is in Dr. T he stays on top of my condition and I feel very comfortable with this Care
(1 month ago)
Aug-2026
Great caring doctor
(1 month ago)
Aug-2026
RSI: Pensacola, FL (N Davis Hwy)
5150 N Davis Hwy Pensacola, FL 32503
Ryan Tarantola, MD, is a dedicated and skilled retina expert who specializes in retinal holes, diabetic macular edema and macular degeneration. Dr. Tarantola proudly serves patients in multiple office locations throughout Northwest Florida and the Eastern Shore of Alabama.
Saving sight and treating patients with vitreoretinal disease has been a long-time passion for Dr. Tarantola. He joined Retina Specialty Institute in 2012 after holding a position as Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at St. Louis University where he was involved in patient care, resident education and clinical research.
Dr. Tarantola has multiple active research interests, including studies involving macular holes, diabetic macular edema, and the screening and prevention of age-related macular degeneration. Dr. Tarantola has presented at conferences across the nation and is published in numerous peer-reviewed ophthalmic journals. Additionally, he has been involved in a number of clinical trials and serves as a reviewer for multiple ophthalmic journals.
He aspires to treat each patient in the same manner that he would a member of his own family, and he is committed to providing the highest quality care possible.
It’s always hard when the medical profession changes doctors and you have to start putting your trust in a new one but after seeing Dr Tarantola awhile now, am very pleased with him and trust he will be around for a long time! God Bless you sir!
Dr. Tarantola and the staff were very thorough, professional and courteous. He explained the results of the exam in a clear and reassuring manner. Excellent experience.
Very comforting and professional!! Glad this is where I’m getting these procedures. Dr T you’re the best!!!
I highly recommend Dr Tarantola.He is extremely professional and extremely knowledgeable. He explained things in a simple way for me to understand. Thank you so much,Dr Tarantola!
top notch
Friendly staff
Knowledgeable, quick yet thorough, all the things I appreciate most in a physician.
He was efficient, polite, and very helpful. He has worked to improve my situation and has been able to space them apart for about 3 months. He is an excellent ophthalmologist!
I have all the confidence there is in Dr. T he stays on top of my condition and I feel very comfortable with this Care
Great caring doctor