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

Ophthalmologist

4/5(18)
1094 Ribaut Rd Beaufort SC, 29902
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4/5

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Dr. Richard Akers is an ophthalmologist practicing in Beaufort, SC. Dr. Akers specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Akers 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. Akers 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.

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 27 years of experience

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

Practice At 1094 Ribaut Rd

1094 Ribaut Rd -
Beaufort, SC 29902
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New patients: 843-524-2888
Fax: 843-524-9328
http://www.akerseyemd.com

335 E PARKER RD -
MORGANTON, NC 28655
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New patients: 828-433-1000
Fax: 828-430-3465

Dr. Richard E. Akers M.D.'s reviews

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Patient Experience with Dr. Akers


4.0

Based on 18 reviews

Dr. Richard E. Akers M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 18 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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BEAUFORT COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITALl

955 RIBAUT RD BEAUFORT SC 29902

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HILTON HEAD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERl

25 HOSPITAL CENTER BLVD HILTON HEAD ISLAND SC 29925

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COASTAL CAROLINA HOSPITALl

1000 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE HARDEEVILLE SC 29927

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