Dr. Richard I. Breazeale, MD | Dalton, GA | Ophthalmology

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Dr. Richard Breazeale is an ophthalmologist who specializes in treating conditions affecting the retina and back of the eye. He earned his medical degree from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine and completed his residency at Eastern Virginia Medical School. With 32 years of experience in eye care, Dr. Breazeale has developed extensive expertise in diagnosing and managing complex retinal disorders. He is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Breazeale practices at Southeastern Retina Associates with locations in Dalton, Georgia and Hixson, Tennessee, and maintains hospital privileges at Erlanger Baroness Hospital. He focuses on treating age-related macular degeneration and diabetic eye disease. His practice includes advanced imaging techniques such as retinal imaging and optical coherence tomography to diagnose eye conditions. Dr. Breazeale also provides anti-VEGF treatments to help preserve and improve vision in patients with retinal disorders. …Patients rate him 4.9 out of 5 stars for his care.

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accepting new patients
4.9

14 Ratings
32 years of experience
15 insurance plans accepted
speaks English, Spanish
Eastern Virginia Medical School
7 written reviews
1 specialty
28 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
2 office locations
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very knowledgeable and explains to patient in a way they can understand

August 21st, 2018

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Dr. Breazeale has done 3 or 4 eye surgeries on me and he has been wonderful. Very friendly and very good at what he does. I couldn't be happier.

September 28th, 2015

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I would definitely choose this Doctor!

March 15th, 2014

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I have been a patient of Dr. Breazeale for more than five years. Poor care and a severe misdiagnosis from a previous doctor almost permanently cost me my vision. I can say without hesitation that Dr. Breazeale has both preserved and improved my eyesight. His manner has been unfailingly professional and equally personable. The practice has satellite offices which makes the situation so much easier for his patients. I absolutely would recommend him.

January 15th, 2014

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I had an emergency situation with a detached retina and needed surgery post haste. Their staff was accommodating and courteous. Dr. Breazeale explained everything in detail and what to expect in the surgery and recovery. During the surgery I was awake, having been given a shot to deaden the area (basically the whole side of my head). As is typical of me, I talked through the whole surgery explaining what I was seeing and was encouraged to do so as he stated that patients rarely describe what they see during their surgery. The surgery was short and I was on my way to his office later that day and then home. My surgery has been a great success and I would highly recommend this physician and his staff to anyone needing this type of surgery, or anything that Dr. Breazeale specializes in. Thank you, Dr. Breazeale and staff!!

December 3rd, 2013

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Very thorough and knowledgeable. Excellent skills. Careful followup. Had a vitrectomy to repair a macular hole. My vision is now excellent. I highly recommend him.

June 29th, 2010

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Diagnosed and treated a complex retina problem. Excellent and compassionate care. I am thankful he is here practicing in Chattanooga!

March 27th, 2009

Southeastern Retina Associates

1506 N Thornton Ave Ste DDalton, GA 30720

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Dr. Richard Ion Breazeale

1605 Williams Rd Ste 201Hixson, TN 37343

Tel: (423) 756-1512

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Dr. Richard Ion Breazeale, MD	Dr. Gene Kue Lee, MD	Dr. Gregory Seth Ford, MD	Dr. Jonathan Michael Woolfson, MD
Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology
Accepts New Patients		Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.9 (14 Ratings)	4.5 (10 Ratings)	3.8 (25 Ratings)	4.9 (259 Ratings)
32 Years of Experience	21 Years of Experience	21 Years of Experience	37 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 Spanish, Chinese	Speaks English, Spanish
Dalton , GA	Chattanooga , TN	Cleveland , TN	ATLANTA , GA
Med School: University Of Tennessee Health Science Center College Of Medicine	Med School: Emory University School Of Medicine	Med School: Eastern Virginia Medical School	Med School: Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine
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Ophthalmology

Blindness
Cataract
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Neovascularization
Diabetic Eye Disease (Diabetic Retinopathy)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Endophthalmitis
Eye Exam
Eye Pain
Glaucoma
Hyphema
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Laser Surgery
Lasik Surgery
Macular Degeneration
Macular Edema
Optic Nerve inflammation (Optic Neuritis)
Retina Surgery
Retinal Artery Occlusion
Retinal Detachment
Retinal Disorders
Retinal Vein Occlusion
Retinopathy of Prematurity
Uveitis
Vision Issues
Vitrectomy
Vitreous Detachment (Retina Detachment)
Vitreous Hemorrhage

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Medical Doctor, Tennessee, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

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Eastern Virginia Medical School

Medical School

University Of Tennessee Health Science Center College Of MedicineGraduated in 1994

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