Summary

Dr. Richard Hector is an ophthalmologist with over five decades of experience serving patients throughout Florida. He earned his medical degree from Loyola University of Chicago Stritch School of Medicine and completed his residency at the United States Army Medical Center. With 52 years in practice, Dr. Hector brings extensive expertise to his specialty of eye care. He is fluent in both Spanish and English.

Dr. Hector is affiliated with HCA Florida Blake Hospital and practices at multiple locations throughout Bradenton, Sarasota, Sun City Center, and Ellenton. He specializes in treating glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration, helping patients preserve their vision through expert care. His practice offers advanced diagnostic procedures including retinal imaging and optical coherence tomography to assess eye health. Patients have given Dr. Hector an average rating of 4.0.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4
  • 52 years of experience
  • 11 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • United States Army Medical Center
  • 1 written review
  • 1 specialty
  • 14 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 11 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Richard Edward Hector has 11 locations

Hca Florida Blake Hospital

2020 59th St WBradenton, FL 34209

The Eye Associates

3894 Sun City Center BlvdSun City Center, FL 33573
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

The Eye Associates

2111 Bee Ridge RdSarasota, FL 34239
Mon7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri7:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

The Eye Associates

7915 US Highway 301 N Ste 101Ellenton, FL 34222
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

The Eye Associates

2101 61st St WBradenton, FL 34209
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 - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

The Eye Associates

6002 Pointe West BlvdBradenton, FL 34209
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

Eye Associates

7230 55th Ave EBradenton, FL 34203
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

The Eye Associates

7915 US Highway 301 NEllenton, FL 34222

The Eye Associates

2203 61st St WBradenton, FL 34209
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

The Eye Associates

2301 60th Street Ct WBradenton, FL 34209
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

The Eye Associates

6807 State Road 70 EBradenton, FL 34203
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 Accepts New Patients
4.8 
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3.7 
52 Years of Experience 34 Years of Experience 26 Years of Experience 45 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English, Spanish, French, Chinese Speaks English Speaks Spanish, German
Bradenton , FLZephyrhills , FLCRESTVIEW , FLSarasota , FL
Med School: Loyola University Of Chicago Stritch School Of Medicine Med School: Vanderbilt, School of Medicine Med School: University Of South Florida Health Morsani College Of Medicine Med School: University Of Miami Leonard M Miller School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Richard Edward Hector

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • AvMed
  • CHAMPVA
  • Devoted Health
  • Envolve Benefit Options
  • Freedom Health
  • Humana
  • MagnaCare
  • Meritain Health
  • Priority Health

Medical Specialties

Dr. Richard Edward Hector has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Richard Edward Hector has the following 14 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Cataract Surgery
  • Contact lenses
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Diseases
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Laser Surgery
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Lens Implants (Intraocular Lens Implantation)
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

52 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

United States Army Medical Center

Medical School

Loyola University Of Chicago Stritch School Of MedicineGraduated in 1974

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Dr. Richard Hector speaks Spanish and English.
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Dr. Richard Hector's office is located at 2020 59th St W, Bradenton, FL, 34209.

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