4.7
34 Ratings with 23 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Richard E. DeChamplain began his medical training in 1988 at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. Graduating in the top of his class, Dr. DeChamplain entered an internship of Internal Medicine in 1992. In 1993, he began his Ophthalmology training at the Storm Eye Institute at MUSC. During his medical school and residency training, Dr. DeChamplain served as both student/faculty liaison and Chief Resident of Ophthalmology.
Dr. DeChamplain, as a resident, participated in the clinical investigational studies of the FDA leading to the approval of the Excimer laser for use in Laser Vision Correction. Dr. DeChamplain has performed thousands of refractive procedures and has trained many of South Carolina's ophthalmologists in the techniques of LASIK and PRK. Dr. DeChamplain's patients are people from all walks of life, including: attorneys, physicians, police, firemen, senators, judges, golf pros, entertainment personalities, even the ambassador from Egypt.
Dr. …DeChamplain has used five different lasers from the early first generation lasers to the latest third generation models. He currently performs procedures using Coastal Eye Groups very own S4 VISX Laser with Wave Scan Custom View Technology.
Dr. DeChamplain is Board Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. He is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, and the American Medical Association.
Read More Read less Dr. DeChamplain, as a resident, participated in the clinical investigational studies of the FDA leading to the approval of the Excimer laser for use in Laser Vision Correction. Dr. DeChamplain has performed thousands of refractive procedures and has trained many of South Carolina's ophthalmologists in the techniques of LASIK and PRK. Dr. DeChamplain's patients are people from all walks of life, including: attorneys, physicians, police, firemen, senators, judges, golf pros, entertainment personalities, even the ambassador from Egypt.
Dr. …DeChamplain has used five different lasers from the early first generation lasers to the latest third generation models. He currently performs procedures using Coastal Eye Groups very own S4 VISX Laser with Wave Scan Custom View Technology.
Dr. DeChamplain is Board Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. He is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, and the American Medical Association.
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 32 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Storm Eye Intitute at MUSC
- 23 written reviews
- 1 specialty
- 10 areas of expertise
- 1 board certification
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Male
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Office Location
Coastal Eye Group - Georgetown, SC
1200 Highmarket StGeorgetown, SC 29440 Tel: (843) 546-8421
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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| Georgetown , SC | MURRELLS INLET , SC | Murrells Inlet , SC | Charleston , SC |
| Med School: Medical University of South Carolina | Med School: Univ Of Toronto Fac Of Med | Med School: Uniformed Services Univ Of The Health Sciences F E Hebert Schl Of Medicine | Med School: Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr Richard E. Dechamplain
Medical Specialties
Dr Richard E. Dechamplain has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr Richard E. Dechamplain has the following 10 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, South Carolina, 2027, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
Storm Eye Intitute at MUSC
Medical School
Medical University of South Carolina
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