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Dr. J. Frederick Riedel

Ophthalmologist

5/5(3)
112 La Casa Via #260 Walnut Creek CA, 94598
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5/5

About

John Frederick Riedel, MD, is an ophthalmologist who diagnoses and treats patients at Diablo Valley Eye Medical Center - The Refractive and Cosmetic Laser Center in Walnut Creek, CA. They specialize in early diagnosis and treatment of all vision disorders and eye diseases. Furthermore, Dr. Riedel has staff memberships at several local hospitals, including John Muir Health Group, where he has served as Chief of Staff in the past, and is a board member of the Beckman Vision Center at UCSF. Earlier in his career, he served as president of the East Bay Ophthalmic Society and the California Association of Ophthalmology. Dr. Riedel has an impressive professional journey that spans twenty years and has expanse knowledge and unrivaled expertise in all facets of ophthalmology. He has served the underserved communities around the world, providing services including comprehensive eye exams, life-altering surgeries, prosthetic eyes, dispensing of eyeglasses and more.

Education and Training

Univ of Ca, San Francisco, Sch of Med, San Francisco Ca 1969

University of California 1969

Board Certification

OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO

Provider Details

Male German

Treatments

  • Cataracts
  • Diabetes
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Glaucoma
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Strabismus
  • Migraine
  • Blepharitis
  • Chalazion
  • Nearsightedness
  • Conjunctivitis
  • Dry Eye Syndrome

Internships

  • Oregon Health & Science University

Fellowships

  • University of California0Eye Surgery

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Academy of Osteopathy; American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery; Pan American Society; That Man May See, Board Member

Hobbies / Sports

  • Hunting, Fishing

Dr. J. Frederick Riedel's Practice location

Diablo Valley Eye Medical Center

112 La Casa Via #260 -
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
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New patients: 925-934-6300, 925-934-7800
Fax: 925-933-9547
www.diablovalleyeye.com/

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Dr. J. Frederick Riedel has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 3 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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