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Dr. Charles Patrick Richards MD, Ophthalmologist
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Dr. Charles Patrick Richards MD

Ophthalmologist

5/5(44)
505 Parnassus Ave # M-1202 San Francisco CA, 94143
Rating

5/5

About

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

MaleEnglish

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 94143
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New patients: 415-353-1786

Practice At Medical Center Blvd

Medical Center Blvd -
Winston Salem, NC 27157
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New patients: 336-716-2255

180 KIMEL PARK DR -
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27103
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New patients: 336-397-9700
Fax: 336-397-9701

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Dr. Charles Patrick Richards MD has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 44 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Ophthalmologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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ST MARY'S MEDICAL CENTERl

450 STANYAN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94117

Head east 258 ft
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LAGUNA HONDA HOSPITAL & REHABILITATION CENTERl

375 LAGUNA HONDA BLVD SAN FRANCISCO CA 94116

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CALIFORNIA PACIFIC MEDICAL CTR-DAVIES CAMPUS HOSPl

601 DUBOCE AVE SAN FRANCISCO CA 94117

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NOVANT HEALTH FORSYTH MEDICAL CENTERl

3333 SILAS CREEK PARKWAY WINSTON-SALEM NC 27103

1 Medical Center Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC 27103, USA
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135 ft
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Hospital Access Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27103, USA

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MEDICAL CENTER BOULEVARD WINSTON-SALEM NC 27157

1 Medical Center Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC 27103, USA
Head north on Medical Center Blvd toward Cloverdale Ave NW
135 ft
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1 Medical Center Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC 27103, USA

NOVANT HEALTH MEDICAL PARK HOSPITALl

1950 S HAWTHORNE RD WINSTON-SALEM NC 27103

1 Medical Center Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC 27103, USA
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3100 Maplewood Ave, Winston-Salem, NC 27103, USA

NOVANT HEALTH FORSYTH MEDICAL CENTERl

3333 SILAS CREEK PARKWAY WINSTON-SALEM NC 27103

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Make a slight right 156 ft
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NORTH CAROLINA BAPTIST HOSPITALl

MEDICAL CENTER BOULEVARD WINSTON-SALEM NC 27157

Head northwest on Kimel Park Drive 1356 ft
Turn right onto Burke Mill Road 1207 ft
Turn right onto Frontis Plaza Boulevard 1615 ft
Turn right onto Hanes Mall Boulevard 4869 ft
Turn right onto Silas Creek Parkway Southwest (NC 67) 1.3 mi
Turn left onto Miller Street 4147 ft
Turn right onto South Hawthorne Road 3391 ft
Make a sharp left onto Queen Street 599 ft
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NOVANT HEALTH MEDICAL PARK HOSPITALl

1950 S HAWTHORNE RD WINSTON-SALEM NC 27103

Head northwest on Kimel Park Drive 1356 ft
Turn right onto Burke Mill Road 1207 ft
Turn right onto Frontis Plaza Boulevard 1615 ft
Turn right onto Hanes Mall Boulevard 4929 ft
Merge right onto Silas Creek Parkway Southwest (NC 67) 2073 ft
Turn right onto South Hawthorne Road 888 ft
Turn left onto Maplewood Avenue 416 ft
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