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Dr. Richard Russell, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 68
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Dr. Richard Russell, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Flushing, NY.
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Dr. Richard Russell, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 68
Flushing, NY
Accepting new patients
38 years of experience
Dr. Richard Russell, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Flushing, NY.

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Dr. Richard Russell, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Flushing, NY and has 38 years experience. They graduated from Penn State University College of Medicine. They currently practice at Ascension Medical Group Wisconsin - Greenfield and are affiliated with Good Samaritan Hospital. Dr. Russell has experience treating conditions like Retinal Telangiectasia, Macular or Retinal Edema and Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Russell received an average rating of 3.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 2 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Russell also speaks French. Dr. Russell is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Retinal Telangiectasia
Macular or Retinal Edema
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Retinal Telangiectasia
Macular or Retinal Edema
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Retinal Telangiectasia
Macular or Retinal Edema
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Pinguecula
Accommodation Disorders
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Astigmatism
Blepharitis
Blocked Tear Duct
Brow Ptosis
Cataract
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Chalazion
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Corneal Diseases
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Retinopathy
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Dry Eyes
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Exotropia
Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Farsightedness
Floaters
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Glaucoma
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Hypertensive Retinopathy
Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Nearsightedness
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Presbyopia
Senile Cataracts
Strabismus
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Trichiasis
Visual Field Defects
Eyelid Surgery
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anterior Scleritis
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Chorioretinal Scars
Choroidal Dystrophy
Color Blindness
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diplopia
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Disorder of Choroid
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Ectropion of Eyelid
Entropion
Esotropia
Exophoria
Eye Pain
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Eyeball Contusion
Eyelid Spasm
Foreign Body in Eye
Headache
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Heterophoria
Hordeolum
Hypertropia
Hypotropia
Iridocyclitis
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Keratoconus
Lazy Eye
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Macular Degeneration
Macular Hole
Migraine
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Ocular Hypertension
Optic Neuritis
Paralytic Strabismus
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Squamous Blepharitis
Staphyloma Posticum
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Xanthelasma of Eyelid
Cataract Removal Surgery
Cornea Surgery
Excision of Chalazion
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
LASIK
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Pterygium Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Tear Duct Surgery

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Locations

  1. 1 Quest Diagnostics Incorporated
    4161 Kissena Blvd, Flushing, NY 11355
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (718) 539-4010
  2. 2 NYU Langone Medical Associates - Astoria Cardiology and Steinway Medical
    4207 30TH AVE, Astoria, NY 11103
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (718) 204-6667
  3. 3 SightMD NY Southhampton
    186 Old Town Rd, Southampton, NY 11968
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (631) 283-3533
  4. 4 SightMD
    902 49Th St, Brooklyn, NY 11219
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (718) 577-4722
  5. 5 SightMD
    1229 Broadway Ste 210, Hewlett, NY 11557
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (516) 239-6789
  6. 6 Office
    67 Hampton Rd Unit 102, Southampton, NY 11968
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (631) 283-3222

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Mar 05, 2023
I saw him in Riverhead Sight MD and just received a letter informing me that he is no longer there. I would love to know how/where to continue to see this provider.
Theresa Pragliola — Mar 05, 2023
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About Me

Care Philosophy
  • Dr. Russell is a diligent & experienced ophthalmologist with a fellowship in Cornea, External Disease and Refractive Surgery.
Care Philosophy
Biography
  • Dr. Richard Russell, MD is an ophthalmology specialist in Flushing, NY and has over 37 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Penn State University College of Medicine in 1986. He specializes in Ophthalmology.
Biography
Languages Spoken
French
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Penn State University College of Medicine
    1986
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Russell, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Russell's profile.

Dr. Russell frequently treats the following conditions: Retinal Telangiectasia, Macular or Retinal Edema and Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Richard Russell, MD is affiliated with Good Samaritan Hospital.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Good Samaritan Hospital

    255 Lafayette Ave, Suffern, NY