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Dr. Richard Saunders, MD

Pediatric Ophthalmology* Age 77
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Dr. Richard Saunders, MD

Pediatric Ophthalmology* Age 77
Charleston, SC
Accepting new patients
51 years of experience
Dr. Richard Saunders, MD is a Pediatric Ophthalmology Specialist in Charleston, SC.
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Dr. Richard Saunders, MD is a Pediatric Ophthalmology Specialist in Charleston, SC and has 51 years experience. They graduated from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1973 and completed a residency at Es Harkness Eye Inst.They currently practice at MUSC Health Storm Eye Institute and are affiliated with University Medical Center. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Saunders is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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  1. 1 MUSC Health Storm Eye Institute
    167 Ashley Ave # 301, Charleston, SC 29425

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Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
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Biography
  • Dr. Richard Saunders, MD is a pediatric ophthalmology specialist in Charleston, SC and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1973. He specializes in Pediatric Ophthalmology.
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Specialties*
Pediatric Ophthalmology
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
    1973
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • St Lukes Hospital Center
    1974
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Es Harkness Eye Inst
    1977
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • IU Health University
    1977
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Dr. Richard Saunders, MD is affiliated with University Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Richard Saunders, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Dr. Saunders has over 51 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • University Medical Center

    171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC

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