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Dr. Richard Dotson, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 74
Dr. Richard Dotson, MD
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Dr. Richard Dotson, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 74
Washington, DC
Accepting new patients
49 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Richard Dotson, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Washington, DC.

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Dr. Richard Dotson, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Washington, DC and has 49 years experience. They graduated from University of Maryland at Baltimore. They currently practice at Practice. Dr. Dotson has experience treating conditions like Hypertensive Retinopathy among other conditions at varying frequencies. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Dotson also speaks Spanish. Dr. Dotson is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Hypertensive Retinopathy
Glaucoma
Senile Cataracts
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Glaucoma
Senile Cataracts
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Glaucoma
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Senile Cataracts
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Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Diseases
Dacryoadenitis
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Dry Eyes
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Entropion
Esotropia
Exophoria
Exotropia
Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Heterophoria
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iridocyclitis
Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
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Migraine
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Ocular Hypertension
Pinguecula
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
B-Scan Ultrasound
Cataract Removal Surgery
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Glaucoma Surgery
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening

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Locations

  1. 1 Greater Northeast Eye Care Center
    1647 Benning Rd NE Ste 102, Washington, DC 20002
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May 11, 2016
Dr Dotson is a wonderful Doctor . He is caring and professional. He is also surrounded by a staff that also exhibits the same professionalism. I always look for doctors that love what they do and make you feel appreciated as a patient .
T jackson in Bowie, Md — May 11, 2016
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Maryland at Baltimore
    1975
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  • Ophthalmology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Dotson, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Dotson's profile.

Dr. Dotson frequently treats the following conditions: Hypertensive Retinopathy. See more on Sharecare.

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