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Dr. Richard Allen, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 58
Dr. Richard Allen, MD
5.0 (15 Ratings)

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Dr. Richard Allen, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Houston, TX.
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Dr. Richard Allen, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 58
Houston, TX
Accepting new patients
29 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Richard Allen, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Houston, TX.

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Dr. Richard Allen, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Houston, TX and has 29 years experience. They graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 1995 and completed a residency at Unif Of Ia.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with St. Luke's Health - Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center. Dr. Allen has experience treating conditions like Chalazion and Stye among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Allen received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 15 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Allen also speaks Spanish. Dr. Allen is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Chalazion
Stye
Eyelid Surgery
Chalazion
Stye
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Eyelid Surgery
Ectropion of Eyelid
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blocked Tear Duct
Brow Ptosis
Corneal Diseases
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Entropion
Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eye Pain
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Eyelid Disorders
Keratitis
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Orbital Fracture
Paralytic Strabismus
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Strabismus
Tear Duct Disorders
Visual Field Defects
Blepharoplasty
Blepharorrhaphy
Canthoplasty and Canthopexy
Excision of Chalazion
Orbital Decompression and Orbitotomy
Reconstructive Eyelid Surgery
Repair of Brow Ptosis and Blepharoptosis
Repair of Entropion or Ectropion
Repair of Lid Retraction
Acute Endophthalmitis
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Blepharitis
Blind Hypertensive Eye
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Cataract
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Chronic Conjunctivitis
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Ulcer
Dacryoadenitis
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diplopia
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Drusen
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Dry Eyes
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Endophthalmitis
Esotropia
Exotropia
Eye Melanoma
Eyelid Spasm
Farsightedness
Floaters
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Foreign Body in Eye
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Glaucoma
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Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Hordeolum
Hypertropia
Hypopyon
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Hypotropia
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iridocyclitis
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Keratoconus
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lagophthalmos
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Mechanical Strabismus
Migraine
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Nearsightedness
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Nystagmus
Ocular Hypertension
Optic Neuritis
Orbital Cellulitis
Periorbital Cellulitis
Pinguecula
Pterygium
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Hemangioma
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinoblastoma
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Senile Cataracts
Squamous Blepharitis
Thyroid Eye Disease
Trichiasis
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
B-Scan Ultrasound
Brow Lift
Canthotomy
Cataract Removal Surgery
Conjunctivocystorhinostomy
Conjunctivoplasty
Cornea Surgery
Cornea Transplant
Dacryoadenectomy
Dacryocystorhinostomy
Enucleation of Eye
Extraocular Muscle Surgery
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Lacrimal Surgery
Mohs Surgery
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Ocular Prosthetics
Orbit Evisceration
Orbital Surgical Procedures
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Strabismus Surgery
Tear Duct Surgery
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening

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  • Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
  • Baylor Scott & White Health Plan PPO
  • BestChoice PPO
    Blue Essentials HMO
  • Blue Advantage HMO
    Blue Card PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
    SureFit Houston
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    Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
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    Medica Choice
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Bcm Physcians - Mob
    1977 Butler Blvd, Houston, TX 77030
  2. 2 Dental- Texas Medical Center
    6701 Fannin St Fl 5, Houston, TX 77030
  3. 3 Careos
    3705 Medical Pkwy Ste 120, Austin, TX 78705
  4. 4 Texas Oculoplastic Consultants Llp
    4207 James Casey St Ste 306, Austin, TX 78745

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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Baylor College of Medicine
    1995
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University of Nm
    1996
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Unif Of Ia
    1999
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Ia
    2000
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Allen, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Allen's profile.

Dr. Richard Allen, MD is affiliated with St. Luke's Health - Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • St. Luke's Health - Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center

    1101 Bates Ave, Houston, TX