Summary

Dr. Akers graduated from the Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine in 1970. He works in Gastonia, NC and 2 other locations and specializes in Ophthalmology and Urology. Dr. Akers is affiliated with Caromont Regional Medical Center.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 2.7
  • 56 years of experience
  • 2 insurance plans accepted
  • Medical College Of Georgia
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Richard Edwin Akers has 3 locations

Carolina Eye Care

2555 Court DrGastonia, NC 28054

Carolina Eye Care

2555 Court Dr Ste 150Gastonia, NC 28054
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 1:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Dr. Richard Edwin Akers, MDDr. William Blair Townsend, MDDr. Steven John Ryder, MDDr. Rebecca Carol Gerber, MD
OphthalmologyUrologyOphthalmologyUrology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
2.7 
3.7 
56 Years of Experience 14 Years of Experience 15 Years of Experience 10 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Gastonia , NCCharlotte , NCCharlotte , NCCHARLOTTE , NC
Med School: Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine Med School: George Washington University School Of Medicine & Health Sciences Med School: Drexel University College Of Medicine Med School: Indiana University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Richard Edwin Akers

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina

Medical Specialties

Dr. Richard Edwin Akers has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Richard Edwin Akers has the following 10 areas of expertise

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

Certifications, License, & Education

56 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Medical College Of Georgia

Medical School

Medical University Of South Carolina College Of MedicineGraduated in 1970

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