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Dr. Richard Abbott specializes in ophthalmology, bringing over five decades of medical expertise to eye care in San Francisco. He earned his medical degree from George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences and completed his residency training at Jackson Health System. With 55 years of clinical experience, Dr. Abbott has established himself as a seasoned practitioner in the field of eye medicine. He is fluent in Chinese and Spanish, enabling him to serve diverse patient populations in their preferred languages.
Dr. Abbott practices at multiple locations throughout San Francisco, including the University of California San Francisco Medical Center at Mount Zion and several UCSF ophthalmology clinics. His extensive affiliations with UCSF's comprehensive eye care network provide patients access to advanced diagnostic and treatment facilities. The UCSF Laser Vision Center represents one of his key practice locations, where patients can receive specialized vision …correction services. His long-standing career in ophthalmology has allowed him to develop expertise across the full spectrum of eye conditions and surgical procedures.
Read More Read less Dr. Abbott practices at multiple locations throughout San Francisco, including the University of California San Francisco Medical Center at Mount Zion and several UCSF ophthalmology clinics. His extensive affiliations with UCSF's comprehensive eye care network provide patients access to advanced diagnostic and treatment facilities. The UCSF Laser Vision Center represents one of his key practice locations, where patients can receive specialized vision …correction services. His long-standing career in ophthalmology has allowed him to develop expertise across the full spectrum of eye conditions and surgical procedures.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 55 years of experience
- 6 insurance plans accepted
- speaks Chinese, Spanish
- Jackson Health System
- 1 specialty
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 8 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Richard Lee Abbott has 8 locationsUcsf Laser Vision Center
8 Koret Way Beckman Vision CtrSan Francisco, CA 94143 Tel: (415) 353-2800
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
University Of California San Francisco Medical Center At Mount Zion
1600 Divisadero StSan Francisco, CA 94143University Of California San Francisco Department Of Ophthalmology
8 Koret Way Ste U545San Francisco, CA 94143 Tel: (415) 353-2800
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
San Francisco General Hospital Ophthalmology
1001 Potrero Ave Ste 4M39San Francisco, CA 94110 Tel: (415) 206-8304
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
University Of California San Francisco Ophthalmology
400 Parnassus Ave Ste A750San Francisco, CA 94143 Tel: (415) 353-2289
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
University Of California San Francisco Medical Center At Parnassus
505 Parnassus AveSan Francisco, CA 94143Ucsf Laser Vision Center
490 Illinois StSan Francisco, CA 94158Mon8:00 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
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| 55 Years of Experience | 34 Years of Experience | 28 Years of Experience | 59 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks Chinese, Spanish | Speaks English, Spanish, Hindi | Speaks Chinese, English, Spanish | Speaks English, Spanish |
| San Francisco , CA | San Jose , CA | Daly City , CA | Monterey , CA |
| Med School: George Washington University School Of Medicine & Health Sciences | Med School: George Washington University School Of Medicine & Health Sciences | Med School: Harvard Medical School | Med School: Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Richard Lee Abbott
Medical Specialties
Dr. Richard Lee Abbott has the following specialty
Certifications, License, & Education
55 Years Experience
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Jackson Health System.
Medical School
Graduated from George Washington University School Of Medicine & Health Sciences in 1971.
NPI Number
Dr. Abbott's NPI number is 1346276573.
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- Dr. Richard Abbott is affiliated with University Of California San Francisco Medical Center At Mount Zion.
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- Dr. Richard Abbott's office is located at 8 Koret Way Beckman Vision Ctr, San Francisco, CA, 94143.
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