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David D Richardson, MD
Ophthalmologist, San Gabriel, CA | Glaucoma and Canaloplasty Eye Surgeon
Male - 13 years experience

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San Gabriel Valley Eye Associates, Inc.
207 S Santa Anita Ave Ste P25
San Gabriel, CA 91776
(626) 289-7856
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Specialty Board
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Ophthalmology (Eye) View ABMS® certification
Special Expertise:
Canaloplasty Surgeon; Cataract Surgery; Corneal Diseases; Diabetic retinal disease; Glaucoma surgery; Macular Degeneration; Open-Angle Glaucoma; Optic Nerve Diseases
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Dr. Richardson is affiliated with 1 hospital :
San Gabriel Valley Medical Center
438 W Las Tunas Dr, San Gabriel, CA
Department: Surgery
Position: Medical Director and Eye Surgeon
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Dr. Richardson was educated at the following institutions:
Medical School
Harvard University
Completed: 1995
Top 25%
Ranked #15 out of 144 in primary care by US News & World Report.
Ranked #1 out of 144 in research quality by US News & World Report.
Residencies
USCDoheny Eye Institute
Ophthalmology, Completed: 1999
L A Co-Usc Med Ctr
Ophthalmology
 
Awards & Distinctions Special
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Compassionate Doctor Recognition, 2011
Patients' Choice Award, 2011
Awards:
  Compassionate Doctor Recognition: 2010
  Patients' Choice Award: 2009 — 2010
  Pasadena Magazine "Top Doc" 2008
2008
  Phi Beta Kappa
1990
Appointments:
  iScience Interventional
Consultant: 2010 — present
  San Gabriel Valley Eye Associates, Inc.
Medical Director and Surgeon: 2000 — present
Associations:
American Board of Ophthalmology

American Academy of Ophthalmology
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Association Of American Physicians And Surgeons
  Member
 
General Information
Languages Available:
Spanish

Personal Statement:
Dr. David Richardson, who performs all of SGVEyes surgeries, is a highly trained ophthalmologist (eye surgeon). He received his medical training from Harvard Medical School and the University of Southern California / Doheny Eye Institute, two of the countrys top-teaching institutions.

As the areas premier resource for cataract and clear lens exchange surgery, Dr. Richardson has performed thousands of surgeries. His extensive experience helps ensure both safe and highly successful surgeries.

The well-being of patients is our highest priority. It is not surprising that SGVEye became the first local practice to offer an advanced new alternative to traditional cataract surgery - the Crystalens.

Biography & Background:
David D. Richardson, M.D.
Medical director and board-certified eye surgeon

Education and training: B.S., University of Southern California (USC); M.D., Harvard Medical School; Research Fellowship, National Institutes of Health; Preliminary Internal Medicine Residency, Huntington Memorial Hospital; Ophthalmology Residency, LAC+USC Medical Center

Faculty position: Volunteer Faculty, LAC+USC Medical Center, Department of Ophthalmology

Honors and awards: Harvard Linnane Scholar, Harvard National Scholar, Hughes National Fellowship, Magna Cum Laude Graduate, Phi Beta Kappa Graduate Scholarship, Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society

Personal: In his spare time, Dr. Richardson enjoys tinkering on his computer and holds a software patent. He and his wife, Nadine, take pleasure in watching their young daughter grow and develop.

Clinical Interests:
Advanced Cataract Surgery

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San Gabriel Valley Eye Associates, Inc. 800 E Colorado Blvd Ste 450 Pasadena, CA
Anthem Blue Cross


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