Charles C. Barr, M.D.
Areas of Interest
Age-Related Macular Degeneration | Diabetic Retinopathy | Retinal Diseases | Vitreo-Retinal Surgery
Primary Practice Location
UofL Health – Eye Institute
Kentucky Lions Eye Center
301 East Muhammad Ali Boulevard
Louisville, KY 40202
502-588-0550 Get Directions
Kentucky Lions Eye Center
301 East Muhammad Ali Boulevard
Louisville, KY 40202
502-588-0550 Get Directions
Education & Training
M.D.
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine | Baltimore | 1975
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine | Baltimore | 1975
Internship
University of Kentucky Hospital | Medical | Lexington | 1976
University of Kentucky Hospital | Medical | Lexington | 1976
Residency
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute and Hospital | Retinal and Vitreous Disease and Surgery |
Miami | 1981
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute and Hospital | Ophthalmology |
Miami | 1979
Fellowship
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute and Hospital | Retinal and Vitreous Disease and Surgery | Miami | 1981
Armed Forces Institute of Pathology | Ophthalmic Pathology | Washington, D.C. | 1980
Johns Hopkins Hospital | Retinal and Vitreous Disease and Surgery | Baltimore | 1979
Languages
English
Areas of Interest
Age-Related Macular Degeneration | Diabetic Retinopathy | Retinal Diseases | Vitreo-Retinal Surgery
Practice, Specialty or Service
School of Medicine
Professor
Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
Awards
Best Doctors
Philosophy
"I believe that there is no greater opportunity, responsibility or joy for a physician than to preserve vision or heal the blind. The challenge of diagnosis and management of retinal diseases continues to inspire me to do my best for every patient."
Contact Info
Locations
UofL Health – Eye Institute
Kentucky Lions Eye Center301 East Muhammad Ali Boulevard
Louisville, KY 40202
502-588-0550
UofL Physicians – Eye Specialists
Springs Medical Center6400 Dutchmans Parkway, Suite 310
Louisville, KY 40205
502-742-2848
UofL Physicians – Eye Specialists
Elizabethtown Health Center1239 Woodland Drive, Suite 114
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
270-506-4087
UofL Health – Medical Center East
3920 Dutchmans Lane Louisville, KY 40207
502-259-6000
Patient Comments
Mar 27, 2025
5 out of 5
Dr. Barr always offers prompt and excellent care.
Mar 22, 2025
5 out of 5
I absolutely love Charles Barr, MD. He is great at explaining things and every now and then throws in a little are and compassion or humor at just the right time.
Mar 20, 2025
5 out of 5
I have seen Dr. Barr for approximately 30 years now. He's very knowledgeable, explains things well and refers you to an additional treatment if needed. He explains things well.
Mar 20, 2025
4.96 out of 5
Dr. Barr Is a very good and polite eye doctor.
Mar 20, 2025
5 out of 5
Dr. Barr is an excellent doctor.
Mar 6, 2025
5 out of 5
Dr. Barr is "on top of" my retinal detachment problem. He has been an excellent provider.
Feb 28, 2025
4.29 out of 5
Dr. Barr is a good eye doctor.
Jan 23, 2025
5 out of 5
I have been a patient of Dr. Barr for 25 years. He is the absolute BEST in every way!! I trust and respect him.
Jan 18, 2025
4.56 out of 5
Excellent care from Dr. Barr going above and beyond on this visit.
Jan 18, 2025
5 out of 5
Dr. Barr and his staff are wonderful.
Dec 28, 2024
4.56 out of 5
We have known Dr. Charles Barr for more than 40 years. He is an exceptional physician and person. It is our privilege to know him.
Dec 12, 2024
4.96 out of 5
Dr. Barr is an excellent doctor, who explains everything in detail. I love him.
Dec 7, 2024
5 out of 5
Dr. Barr has always been excellent with my annual diabetic eye exam!
Nov 7, 2024
5 out of 5
Dr. Barr saved my right eye 10 yrs ago; I'm very grateful to him. Dr. Barr is a Gem of an Eye Doctor.
Nov 7, 2024
5 out of 5
My husband and I love Dr Barr . He saved my husband's right eye 10 years ago . He is down to earth . We wish Everybody was like Dr Barr.
Nov 7, 2024
4.56 out of 5
Dr. Barr is an excellent physician. I always look forward to my visits with him.
Nov 5, 2024
5 out of 5
I think Dr. Barr is great!!!!
Oct 26, 2024
5 out of 5
I have had a long-term relationship with Dr. Barr - he is excellent in all aspects of my special eye care needs!
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