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Summary
Dr. Gardner graduated from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine in 1977. He works in Columbia, SC and specializes in Optometry. Dr. Gardner is affiliated with Great Falls Clinic Hospital.
Quick Facts
- 49 years of experience
- 14 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
- 1 specialty
- 1 area of expertise
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Male
Office Location
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| Dr. Richard Gerald Gardner, MD | Luther B Elmgren | Tyler Jeremy Thornton | Walter Scott Berry |
| Optometry | Optometry | Optometry | Optometry |
| Accepts New Patients | |||
| 49 Years of Experience | |||
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | |||
| Columbia , SC | Columbia , SC | Columbia , SC | Lexington , SC |
| Med School: UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER COLLEGE OF MEDICINE | |||
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Richard Gerald Gardner has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Richard Gerald Gardner has the following area of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
49 Years Experience
Dr. Richard Gerald Gardner holds an active medical license in the state of South Carolina.
Medical License
Doctor Of Optometry with an active medical license in the state of South Carolina.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER COLLEGE OF MEDICINE in 1977.
NPI Number
Dr. Gardner's NPI number is 1164459228.
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- Dr. Richard Gardner's office is located at 332 Old Woodlands Rd, Columbia, SC, 29209.
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