Elizabeth Richter
Ophthalmologist
3920 Bee Ridge Rd Building D Sarasota FL, 34233About
Dr. Elizabeth Richter is an ophthalmologist practicing in Sarasota, FL. Dr. Richter specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Richter 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. Richter 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
Medical College of Georgia MD, PhD 2010
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Vitreoretinal Fellow 2014
Medical University of South Carolina- Storm Eye Institute Ophthalmology Resident 2014
Board Certification
American Board of Ophthalmology
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