Dr. Renee Richards M.D.
Ophthalmologist
2649 STRANG BLVD YORKTOWN HEIGHTS NY, 10598About
Dr. Renee Richards is an ophthalmologist practicing in Carmel, NY. 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
Univ of Rochester Sch of Med & Dentistry, Rochester Ny 1959
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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