Dr. Nikisha Q. Richards, MD, Ophthalmologist
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Dr. Nikisha Q. Richards, MD

Ophthalmologist

5/5(21)
8700 Stony Point Pkwy Suite 220 Richmond VA, 23235
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About

Dr. Nikisha Richards is an ophthalmologist practicing in Richmond, VA. 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

Wayne State University School of Medicine MD 2010

Provider Details

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Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Assistant Professor Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine 2015 - Present
  • Assistant Professor Virginia Commonwealth University Department of Ophthalmology 2015 - Present
  • Clinical Instructor University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine 2014 - 2015

Professional Memberships

  • Michigan State Medical Society  
  • National Medical Association  
  • American Academy of Ophthalmology  
  • The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology  
  • Women In Ophthalmology  
  • Le-Moyne Owen College Alumni Association  
  • Virginia Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons  

Internships

  • Hurley Medical Center

Fellowships

  • University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (2015)

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Academy of Ophthalmology, Richmond Academy of Medicine, Virginia Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons

Dr. Nikisha Q. Richards, MD's Practice location

Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center

8700 Stony Point Pkwy Suite 220 -
Richmond, VA 23235
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New patients: 804-323-0831
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1250 E MARSHALL ST -
RICHMOND, VA 23298
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Dr. Nikisha Q. Richards, MD has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 21 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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