Summary

Dr. Richard Abbott is an ophthalmologist who graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences and completed his residency at Jackson Health System. With 55 years of experience in eye care, he brings extensive knowledge to treating a wide range of vision and eye health conditions. Dr. Abbott is fluent in Spanish and Chinese, allowing him to serve patients from diverse backgrounds in their preferred language.

Dr. Abbott practices at University of California San Francisco Medical Center at Mount Zion and maintains locations throughout San Francisco, California. He specializes in treating cataracts, posterior vitreous detachment, and dry eye syndrome. His practice includes comprehensive dilated eye exams, pressure testing to check for glaucoma, and various vision assessments to evaluate and monitor eye health.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 55 years of experience
  • 6 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, Chinese
  • Jackson Health System
  • 1 specialty
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 8 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Richard Lee Abbott has 8 locations

Ucsf Laser Vision Center

8 Koret Way Beckman Vision CtrSan Francisco, CA 94143
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 Department Of Ophthalmology

8 Koret Way Ste U545San Francisco, CA 94143
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
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
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

Ucsf School Of Medicine

10 Koret WaySan Francisco, CA 94143

Ucsf Laser Vision Center

490 ILLINOIS STSAN FRANCISCO, CA 94158
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

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OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
55 Years of Experience 34 Years of Experience 63 Years of Experience 8 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, Chinese Speaks English, Spanish, Hindi Speaks English
San Francisco , CASan Jose , CASan Francisco , CAChicago , IL
Med School: George Washington University School Of Medicine & Health Sciences Med School: George Washington University School Of Medicine & Health Sciences Med School: University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine Med School: University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Richard Lee Abbott

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare

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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