Summary

Dr. Richard Lewis is an ophthalmologist with additional expertise in medical genetics and psychiatry, bringing a unique multidisciplinary approach to patient care. He earned his medical degree from the University of Michigan Medical School and completed his residency at the University of Michigan Health System. With 57 years of medical experience, Dr. Lewis has developed extensive knowledge across his specialized fields. He is fluent in Spanish and Chinese, enabling him to serve diverse patient populations.

Dr. Lewis practices at multiple locations throughout Houston, Texas, and maintains affiliations with Houston Methodist Hospital, Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, and LBJ Hospital. His clinical focus includes treating age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma, and ocular hypertension. He performs comprehensive eye exams, retinal imaging, and optical coherence tomography to diagnose and monitor eye conditions. Patients have given Dr. Lewis an average rating of 3.7 on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.7
  • 57 years of experience
  • speaks Spanish, Chinese
  • University Of Michigan Health System
  • 2 written reviews
  • 3 specialties
  • 16 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 3 hospital affiliations
  • 5 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Richard Alan Lewis has 5 locations

Baylor Medicine - Jamail

1977 Butler BlvdHouston, TX 77030

Alkek Eye Center

1977 Butler Blvd Ste E3100Houston, TX 77030
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

Ben Taub Hospital

1504 Taub LoopHouston, TX 77030

Lbj Hospital

5656 Kelley StHouston, TX 77026

Houston Methodist Hospital

6565 Fannin StHouston, TX 77030

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Dr. Richard Alan Lewis, MDDr. Audrey E Ahuero, MDDr. Sandip Suresh, MDDr. Humair Khan, MD
OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
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3.7 
4.9 
57 Years of Experience 21 Years of Experience 14 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks Spanish, Chinese Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English
Houston , TXHouston , TXWebster , TXWebster , TX
Med School: University Of Michigan Medical School Med School: University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Medical School Med School: University of Minnesota Med School: Baylor College of Medicine
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Medical Specialties

Dr. Richard Alan Lewis has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Richard Alan Lewis has the following 16 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Diabetic Eye Disease (Diabetic Retinopathy)
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Hot Flashes
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Medical Genetics
  • Menopause
  • Psychiatry
  • Retinitis Pigmentosa
  • Toxoplasmosis
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

57 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Texas, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University Of Michigan Health System

Medical School

University Of Michigan Medical SchoolGraduated in 1969

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Which hospitals is Dr. Richard Lewis affiliated with?
Dr. Richard Lewis is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital, Michael E Debakey Va Medical Center, and Lbj Hospital.
What languages does Dr. Richard Lewis speak?
Dr. Richard Lewis speaks Spanish and Chinese.

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