Ryan Tarantola, MD

Practice: Retina Specialty Institute

Specialty: Ophthalmology

Office locations: Pensacola, FL

Most recent review: 1 week ago New
4.8 out of 5
143 Ratings
42 Comments

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.

4.8 out of 5
143 Ratings
42 Comments

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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Waiting was a little too long

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(1 week ago) Oct-2026

Very thorough

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(1 week ago) Oct-2026

Professional demeanor. Clear instructions. Listened to what I had to say.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(1 week ago) Oct-2026

Glad to find out what is actually wrong with me and he was very patient and answered all my questions for both me and my daughter. Thank you very much!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(1 week ago) Oct-2026

Honest and efficient! He answered all questions regarding my treatment plan.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(1 week ago) Oct-2026

Second appointment should have been in 4 weeks, not 4 months for MONTHLY injections. How much extra scarring occurred in those 3 months?

Rated 2 out of 5 stars
(2 weeks ago) Oct-2026

Very professional. Was positive on my eye condition and explained everything I need to continue to do to preserve my eye sight.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(2 weeks ago) Oct-2026

Excellent physician.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(2 weeks ago) Oct-2026

Very professional. Does his job like clockwork.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(3 weeks ago) Oct-2026

Appointment was easy…

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(3 weeks ago) Oct-2026
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