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Dr. Richard E Carlson M.D., Ophthalmologist
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Dr. Richard E Carlson M.D.

Ophthalmologist

109 Wimbledon Sq Suite E Chesapeake VA, 23320
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Dr. Richard Carlson is an ophthalmologist practicing in Chesapeake, VA. Dr. Carlson specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Carlson 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. Carlson 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

Loyola Univ of Chicago Stritch Sch of Med, Maywood Il 1965

Board Certification

OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Dr. Richard E Carlson M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 109 Wimbledon Sq Suite E

109 Wimbledon Sq Suite E -
Chesapeake, VA 23320
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New patients: 757-547-9830
Fax: 757-548-0721

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CHESAPEAKE GENERAL HOSPITALl

736 BATTLEFIELD BLVD, NORTH CHESAPEAKE VA 23320

Head north 182 ft
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SENTARA LEIGH HOSPITALl

830 KEMPSVILLE ROAD NORFOLK VA 23502

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Merge left onto I 64 4.5 mi
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SENTARA PRINCESS ANNE HOSPITALl

2025 GLENN MITCHELL DRIVE VIRGINIA BEACH VA 23456

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Turn left onto Wimbledon Square 214 ft
Turn right onto Kingsborough Square 546 ft
Turn right onto Medical Parkway 711 ft
Turn left onto Battlefield Boulevard North (SR 168 Business) 1.8 mi
Take the ramp on the right 2973 ft
Keep right at the fork 4049 ft
Merge left onto I 64 2.7 mi
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