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Dr. Richard Alan Watson M.D., Ophthalmologist
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Dr. Richard Alan Watson M.D.

Ophthalmologist

4/5(4)
5202 Faraon St Saint Joseph MO, 64506
Rating

4/5

About

Dr. Richard Watson is an ophthalmologist practicing in Saint Joseph, MO. Dr. Watson specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Watson 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. Watson 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

Univ of Ar Coll of Med, Little Rock Ar 1985

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine 1985

Board Certification

OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 32 years of experience

Treatments

  • Cataracts
  • Diabetes
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Glaucoma
  • Type 2 Diabetes

Dr. Richard Alan Watson M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 5202 Faraon St

5202 Faraon St -
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
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New patients: 816-233-2020
Fax: 816-279-4662

Dr. Richard Alan Watson M.D.'s reviews

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Patient Experience with Dr. Watson


4.0

Based on 4 reviews

Dr. Richard Alan Watson M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 4 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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MOSAIC LIFE CARE AT ST JOSEPHl

5325 FARAON STREET SAINT JOSEPH MO 64506

Head east on Faraon Street 2129 ft
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ATCHISON HOSPITALl

800 RAVIN HILL DRIVE ATCHISON KS 66002

Head east on Faraon Street 3321 ft
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CAMERON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERl

1600 E EVERGREEN CAMERON MO 64429

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