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Summary
Dr. Richard Birdsong is an ophthalmologist who specializes in eye care for children and young patients. He earned his medical degree from the University of Mississippi School of Medicine and has dedicated four decades to providing specialized eye care. His extensive experience spans 40 years of treating complex pediatric vision conditions.
Dr. Birdsong practices at Children's National Medical Center and serves patients across multiple locations in Washington, DC, Rockville, MD, Chevy Chase, MD, and Lanham, MD. He focuses on treating conditions such as crossed eyes, vision problems in premature babies, and lazy eye. His expertise includes performing detailed eye exams, retinal imaging, and comprehensive eye evaluations to diagnose and monitor eye health in children. Patients consistently rate Dr. Birdsong highly for his care, giving him an average rating of 5.0.
Dr. Birdsong practices at Children's National Medical Center and serves patients across multiple locations in Washington, DC, Rockville, MD, Chevy Chase, MD, and Lanham, MD. He focuses on treating conditions such as crossed eyes, vision problems in premature babies, and lazy eye. His expertise includes performing detailed eye exams, retinal imaging, and comprehensive eye evaluations to diagnose and monitor eye health in children. Patients consistently rate Dr. Birdsong highly for his care, giving him an average rating of 5.0.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 40 years of experience
- University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine
- 1 specialty
- 9 areas of expertise
- 1 board certification
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 5 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Richard Hampden Birdsong has 5 locationsChildrens National Montgomery County Ambulatory Surgery Center
9850 Key West Ave Fl 2Rockville, MD 20850 Tel: (301) 765-5400
Mon7:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tue7:00 am - 5:30 pm
Wed7:00 am - 5:30 pm
Thu7:00 am - 5:30 pm
Fri7:00 am - 5:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Childrens National Montgomery County
9850 Key West AveRockville, MD 20850 Tel: (301) 765-5400
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Childrens National Chevy Chase
4600 N Park AveChevy Chase, MD 20815Mon8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:30 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 40 Years of Experience | 28 Years of Experience | 12 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English | ||
| Washington , DC | Laurel , MD | Winchester , VA | Bethesda , MD |
| Med School: University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine | Med School: Loma Linda University in California | Med School: West Virginia University School Of Medicine | Med School: New York Medical College |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Richard Hampden Birdsong has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Richard Hampden Birdsong has the following 9 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
40 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, Maryland, 2026, Active
Medical Doctor, District Of Columbia, 2026, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Medical School
University Of Mississippi School Of MedicineGraduated in 1986
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Dr. Richard Birdsong's office located?
- Dr. Richard Birdsong's office is located at 111 Michigan Ave Nw, Washington, DC, 20010.
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- Which hospitals is Dr. Richard Birdsong affiliated with?
- Dr. Richard Birdsong is affiliated with Childrens National Medical Center.
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