Dr. Richard C. Boling, MD | Elkhart, IN | Ophthalmologist

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Dr. Richard Boling has practiced ophthalmology for 44 years, treating cataracts, blepharitis, and periorbital cellulitis and performing cataract surgery, intraocular lens implants, and YAG laser capsulotomy. He speaks English and Spanish.

Dr. Boling earned his medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine and sees patients in Elkhart, Indiana. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Boling 3.86 out of 5.

Overview based on verified provider data

3.9

7 Ratings
44 years of experience
speaks English, Spanish
Indiana University School Of Medicine
5 written reviews
1 specialty
9 areas of expertise
1 office location
Male

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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Dr. Boling's Ratings and Reviews

3.9

7 Ratings with 5 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 6 Minutes

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Gave an accurate diagnosis: (3) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Had a good bedside manner: (3) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Spent time with me: (3) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (3) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Flexible scheduling: (3) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Saw me in a timely manner: No Ratings
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Great lasik experience from start to finish!

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
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February 24th, 2019

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I had great results and highly recommend!!!

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
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March 13th, 2018

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Exceptional clinical skills and really cares about his patients.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
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January 11th, 2018

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Made an appointment, got a confirmation e-mail, went thru a lot of issues to be able to make the appointment, when I got there, they had it all wrong, showed them the confirmation email, but was basically, sorry, cant see you today. Later!!

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
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Provided follow-up after the visit
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May 19th, 2016

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I was informed today during the appointment reminder I would be charged the $40.00 office visit fee, and an unknown amount for "refractory charge" if they needed to do this procedure. The refractory exam is the part of an eye exam where the patient looks through alternate lenses and the doctor asks which lens looks looks clearest so they can determine the correct prescription for glasses. In other words, if you need glasses IS part of the exam! If you needed to be examined to see if you were having heart murmurs would YOU pay an additional unknown fee because the cardiologist used a stethoscope to see your heart sounded normal, vs murmur, skipped beat, or if he asked you about chest pain? I am a retired RN. I have lived in four states. This is the FIRST time I have EVER been told there is an extra charge for the refractory part of a routine eye exam. HOW, pray tell can the doctor tell what the prescription numbers are without this test??? Look it up by closing the copy, paste and… link below to go to the National Institute for Health site below ! I cancelled the Appointment! Look up refractory exam on the nih (dot) gov website and read it for yourself. I had the link here but Vitals thinks its "profanity".

Did Well

Needs Improvement

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

January 8th, 2016

Boling Vision Center

2746 Old Us 20 WElkhart, IN 46514

Mon7:30 am - 6:00 pm

Tue7:30 am - 6:00 pm

Wed7:30 am - 6:00 pm

Thu7:30 am - 6:00 pm

Fri7:30 am - 2:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed


Dr. Richard Clayton Boling II, MD	Dr. Martyn A Wills	Dr. Patrick Francis Omalley	Dr. Kazimir Juraj Odrcic, MD
Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology

3.9 (7 Ratings)	5 (1 Rating)	4 (1 Rating)	0 (0 Ratings)
44 Years of Experience	56 Years of Experience	67 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English	Speaks English
Elkhart , IN	South Bend , IN	South Bend , IN	South Bend , IN
Med School: Indiana University School Of Medicine	Med School: University of Wisconsin at Madison	Med School: University College Cork
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Ophthalmology

Blindness
Cataract
Diabetic Retinopathy
Eye Exam
Eye Pain
Glaucoma
Lasik Surgery
Macular Degeneration
Vision Issues

Dr. Richard Clayton Boling holds an expired medical license in the state of Indiana.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Indiana that expired in 2025.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Indiana University School Of Medicine in 1982.

NPI Number

Dr. Boling's NPI number is 1245278068.

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What languages does Dr. Richard Boling speak?: Dr. Richard Boling speaks English and Spanish.

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