
Dr. Charles Patrick Richards MD
Ophthalmologist
505 Parnassus Ave # M-1202 San Francisco CA, 94143About
Dr. Charles Richards is an ophthalmologist practicing in San Francisco, CA. Dr. Richards specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Richards can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Richards can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.
Education and Training
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons M.D. 1997
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Postsurgical alterations in visual acuity, retinal vasculature, and retinal circulation times in Takayasu's disease.
- A modified ultrasound-guided surgical technique for the management of the uveal effusion syndrome in patients with normal axial length and scleral thickness.
- Time outside targeted oxygen saturation range and retinopathy of prematurity.
Treatments
- Age-related Macular Degeneration
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Detachments
- Retinal Tears
- Macular Edema
- Macular Holes
- Macular Puckers
- Intraocular Tumors
- Vitreoretinal Surgery
- Laser Surgery for Retinal Conditions
Professional Memberships
- Professional Member American Academy of Opthalmology
- Professional Member American Society of Retina Surgeons
Fellowships
- University of Virginia Vitreoretinal Surgery
Dr. Charles Patrick Richards MD's Practice location
UCSF Medical Center San Francisco
505 Parnassus Ave # M-1202 -San Francisco, CA 94143Get Direction
Practice At Medical Center Blvd
Medical Center Blvd -Winston Salem, NC 27157Get Direction
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3333 SILAS CREEK PARKWAY WINSTON-SALEM NC 27103NOVANT HEALTH MEDICAL PARK HOSPITALl
1950 S HAWTHORNE RD WINSTON-SALEM NC 27103NOVANT HEALTH FORSYTH MEDICAL CENTERl
3333 SILAS CREEK PARKWAY WINSTON-SALEM NC 27103NOVANT HEALTH MEDICAL PARK HOSPITALl
1950 S HAWTHORNE RD WINSTON-SALEM NC 27103