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Summary
Melissa L. Rice, OD, FAAO, is a pediatric optometrist at Cincinnati Children's, specializing in amblyopia, strabismus, convergence insufficiency, and cerebral/cortical visual impairment. She is committed to providing excellent eye care and improving visual outcomes for her patients. Dr. Rice also mentors optometry residents and conducts research on pediatric eye conditions.
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 26 years of experience
- 1 insurance plan accepted
- NEW ENGLAND COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY
- 2 specialties
- 3 areas of expertise
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 2 office locations
Office Locations
Dr. Melissa L. Rice has 2 locationsDr. Melissa L. Rice
3333 Burnet AveCincinnati, OH 45229 Tel: (513) 636-4200
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Dr. Melissa L. Rice
2765 Chapel PlCrestview Hills, KY 41017 Tel: (859) 344-5390
Mon8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sat8:00 am - 12:00 pm
SunClosed
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| Pediatrics | Pediatrics | Pediatrics | Pediatrics |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 26 Years of Experience | 13 Years of Experience | 9 Years of Experience | 17 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks Polish, Spanish | Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English | |
| Cincinnati , OH | Franklin , TN | Franklin , TN | Franklin , TN |
| Med School: NEW ENGLAND COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY | Med School: New Jersey Medical School | Med School: Pontificia Universidad Javeriana - Bogota, Colombia | Med School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine - Bradenton, FL campus |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Melissa L. Rice
Medical Specialties
Dr. Melissa L. Rice has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Melissa L. Rice has the following 3 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
26 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Doctor Of Optometry, Ohio, 2026, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Medical School
NEW ENGLAND COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRYGraduated in 2000
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