Dr. Richard D Richmond MD
Ophthalmologist
2401 S Kanawha St Suite 106 Beckley WV, 25801About
Dr. Richard Richmond is an ophthalmologist practicing in Beckley, WV. Dr. Richmond specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Richmond 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. Richmond 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
Wv Univ Sch of Med, Morgantown Wv 1963
West Virginia University School of Medicine 1967
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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