Dr. Richard J. Ruckman, M.D.
Ophthalmologist
2 Medical Center Blvd Lufkin TX, 75904About
Dr. Richard Ruckman is an ophthalmologist practicing in Lufkin, TX. Dr. Ruckman specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Ruckman 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. Ruckman 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
Baylor College of Medicine 1974
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
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