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Dr. Sharon Richens, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 59
Dr. Sharon Richens, MD
3.9 (45 Ratings)
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Dr. Sharon Richens, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Saint George, UT.
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Dr. Sharon Richens, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 59
Saint George, UT
Accepting new patients
32 years of experience
Dr. Sharon Richens, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Saint George, UT.

About

Dr. Sharon Richens, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Saint George, UT and has 32 years experience. They graduated from University of Utah School of Medicine in 1992 and completed a residency at West Virginia University Health Science Center.They currently practice at Richens Eye Center and are affiliated with Saint George Regional Hospital and Mesa View Regional Hospital. At present, Dr. Richens received an average rating of 3.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 45 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Richens also speaks Spanish. Dr. Richens is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Tear Duct Surgery
Cataract Removal Surgery
Senile Cataracts
Tear Duct Surgery
Cataract Removal Surgery
Senile Cataracts
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Blindness
Cataract
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Corneal Diseases
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diplopia
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Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Floaters
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Glaucoma
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Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Macular or Retinal Edema
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Tear Duct Disorders
Trichiasis
Visual Field Defects
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Eyelid Surgery
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Acute Endophthalmitis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Autoimmune Diseases
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Benign Tumor
Black Eye
Blepharitis
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blocked Tear Duct
Brain Disorders
Brow Ptosis
Cataract Surgery Complications
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Ulcer
Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
Diabetic Eye Disease
Diabetic Retinopathy
Disorder of Choroid
Drusen
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Ectropion of Eyelid
Endophthalmitis
Esophoria
Esotropia
Exophoria
Exotropia
Eye Cancer
Eye Disease
Eye Injuries
Eyeball Contusion
Eyelid Growth
Eyelid Spasm
Farsightedness
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Graves' Disease
Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hordeolum
Hypertropia
Hyphema
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Hypotony of Eye
Hypotropia
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iridocyclitis
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Keratoconus
Lazy Eye
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Macular Degeneration
Macular Hole
Marfan Syndrome
Migraine
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Nearsightedness
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Nodular Episcleritis
Nystagmus
Ocular Hypertension
Optic Neuritis
Paralytic Strabismus
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pinguecula
Presbyopia
Pterygium
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retina Diseases
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Detachment
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoblastoma
Retinoschisis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Squamous Blepharitis
Still's Disease
Strabismus
Stye
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Temporal Arteritis
Traumatic Brain Injury
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Vascular Disease
Vertical Heterophoria
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
B-Scan Ultrasound
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Contact Lens Treatment
Coreoplasty
Cornea Surgery
Dilation of Outflow Canal
Excision of Chalazion
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Eye Procedure
Eye Surgery
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Glaucoma Treatment
Laser Surgery
LASIK
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Pterygium Surgery
Refractive Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Vision Screening
Wound Repair
YAG Laser Capsulotomy

Insurance Accepted

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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Tricare
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • United Healthcare

Locations

  1. 1 Richens Eye Center
    161 W 200 N Ste 200, Saint George, UT 84770
  2. 2 Richens Eye Center - Sunset Blvd
    1930 W Sunset Blvd Ste 106, Saint George, UT 84770
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 14:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  3. 3 Richens Eye Center
    1301 Bertha Howe Ave Ste 1A, Mesquite, NV 89027
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  4. 4 Office
    161 W 200 N Ste 200, Saint George, UT 84770

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Richens
3.9
Based on 45 Reviews
5 Stars (31)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (2)
1 Star (11)

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Sep 16, 2023
Dr. Richens is very knowledgeable and easy to communicate with. She found time to really examine my situation, listened carefully and answered all my questions.Definitely Recommend!
Anna Kondrashova-Cortes — Sep 16, 2023
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
General Surgery
Cataract Surgery
Cornea & External Diseases
Cornea & Refractive Surgery
Neuro-Ophthalmology
Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Ophthalmic Surgery
Ophthalmic Vitreous Surgery
Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery
Pediatric Ophthalmology
Oculoplastic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Utah School of Medicine
    1992
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • West Virginia University Health Science Center
    1993
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • West Virginia University Health Science Center
    1997
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • St John Hospital and Medical Center
    1998
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Sharon Richens, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Richens' profile.

Dr. Sharon Richens, MD is affiliated with Saint George Regional Hospital and Mesa View Regional Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Sharon Richens, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Saint George Regional Hospital

    1380 E Medical Center Dr, St George, UT

  • Mesa View Regional Hospital

    1299 Bertha Howe Ave, Mesquite, NV