3.7
15 Ratings with 5 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Thomas Carothers is an ophthalmologist who has dedicated three decades to helping patients with their vision and eye health needs. He earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and completed his residency at St Johns Riverside Hospital Andrus Pavilion. His extensive experience in ophthalmology allows him to address a wide range of eye conditions with skill and expertise. Dr. Carothers serves patients who speak both English and Spanish.
Dr. Carothers practices at multiple Virginia Eye Institute locations throughout Richmond and Mechanicsville and maintains hospital privileges at Parham Doctors Hospital. He specializes in treating conditions such as lazy eye, crossed eyes, and astigmatism. His practice includes comprehensive eye examinations and detailed evaluations using dilated eye exams to thoroughly assess patient vision and eye health. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars.
Dr. Carothers practices at multiple Virginia Eye Institute locations throughout Richmond and Mechanicsville and maintains hospital privileges at Parham Doctors Hospital. He specializes in treating conditions such as lazy eye, crossed eyes, and astigmatism. His practice includes comprehensive eye examinations and detailed evaluations using dilated eye exams to thoroughly assess patient vision and eye health. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 30 years of experience
- 9 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English, Spanish
- St Johns Riverside Hospital Andrus Pavilion
- 5 written reviews
- 1 specialty
- 10 areas of expertise
- 1 board certification
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 3 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Thomas Scot Carothers has 3 locationsVirginia Eye Institute Surgery Center
400 Westhampton StaRichmond, VA 23226 Tel: (804) 287-4200
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
FriClosed
SatClosed
SunClosed
Virginia Eye Institute
6946 Forest Ave Ste 100Richmond, VA 23230 Tel: (800) 348-2393
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Virginia Eye Institute
8120 Pleasant Grove Rd Ste 100Mechanicsville, VA 23116 Tel: (804) 484-6320
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 30 Years of Experience | 48 Years of Experience | 45 Years of Experience | 24 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks Spanish, Tagalog, English | Speaks English | Speaks English |
| Richmond , VA | Richmond , VA | Richmond , VA | Richmond , VA |
| Med School: University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School | Med School: Jacobs School Of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences At The Univ Of Buffalo | Med School: Tulane University School Of Medicine | Med School: Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine, Richmond |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Thomas Scot Carothers
Medical Specialties
Dr. Thomas Scot Carothers has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Thomas Scot Carothers has the following 10 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
30 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, Virginia, 2026, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
St Johns Riverside Hospital Andrus Pavilion
Medical School
University Of Texas Southwestern Medical SchoolGraduated in 1996
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- Dr. Thomas Carothers's office is located at 400 Westhampton Sta, Richmond, VA, 23226.
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- Dr. Thomas Carothers is affiliated with Parham Doctors Hospital.
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