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Dr. Francis La Rosa, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 55
Dr. Francis La Rosa, MD
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Dr. Francis La Rosa, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Richmond, VA.
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Dr. Francis La Rosa, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 55
Richmond, VA
Accepting new patients
29 years of experience
Dr. Francis La Rosa, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Richmond, VA.

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Dr. Francis La Rosa, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Richmond, VA and has 29 years experience. They graduated from Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine in 1995 and completed a residency at Cullen Eye Institute Baylor College Of Med.They currently practice at Virginia Eye Institute and are affiliated with St. Mary's Hospital. Dr. La Rosa has experience treating conditions like Glaucoma among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. La Rosa received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 8 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. La Rosa is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Glaucoma
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Acute Endophthalmitis
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All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
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Corneal Diseases
Diabetic Retinopathy
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
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Keratoconus
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Purulent Endophthalmitis
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Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Senile Cataracts
Serous Detachment Retina
Strabismus
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
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Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Anterior Scleritis
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Astigmatism
Bell's Palsy
Blepharitis
Blind Hypertensive Eye
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Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
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Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
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Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
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Pterygium
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemangioma
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Trichiasis
Vertical Heterophoria
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Xanthelasma of Eyelid
B-Scan Ultrasound
Coreoplasty
Excision of Chalazion
Eye Test
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Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Ocular Prosthetics
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Ultrasound
Vision Screening

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Locations

  1. 1 Virginia Eye Institute
    400 Westhampton Sta, Richmond, VA 23226

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Aug 09, 2022
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Cataract Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine
    1995
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Baylor College of Medicine
    1996
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Cullen Eye Institute Baylor College Of Med
    1999
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Jules Stein Eye Institute Ucla
    2000
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Francis La Rosa, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. La Rosa's profile.

Dr. Francis La Rosa, MD is affiliated with St. Mary's Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Francis La Rosa, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • St. Mary's Hospital

    5801 Bremo Rd, Richmond, VA