Summary

Dr. Richard Ruckman is an ophthalmologist with 52 years of experience treating conditions affecting the eyes and vision. They completed medical school at Baylor College of Medicine and finished residency training at LSU Health Sciences. This extensive background has given Dr. Ruckman decades of expertise in helping patients maintain and restore their sight.

Dr. Ruckman practices at Center For Sight locations in Lufkin and Livingston, Texas. They specialize in treating glaucoma, including open-angle glaucoma, and cataracts. Dr. Ruckman performs tonometry procedures to measure eye pressure and detect potential vision problems. Patients have given them an average rating of 4.0 on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • 4
  • 52 years of experience
  • 4 insurance plans accepted
  • Lsu Health Sciences
  • 1 written review
  • 1 specialty
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 2 office locations

Office Locations

Dr. Richard J Ruckman has 2 locations

Center For Sight

2 Medical Center BlvdLufkin, TX 75904

Center For Sight Pa

200 Ogletree DrLivingston, TX 77351

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Dr. Richard J Ruckman, MDDr. Sandip Suresh, MDDr. Humair Khan, MDDr. Robert Paul Lehmann, MD
OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.9 
3.8 
52 Years of Experience 14 Years of Experience 53 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks Spanish, English
Lufkin , TXWebster , TXWebster , TXNacogdoches , TX
Med School: Baylor College Of Medicine Med School: University of Minnesota Med School: Baylor College of Medicine Med School: Medical College Of Wisconsin
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Richard J Ruckman

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Richard J Ruckman has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Richard J Ruckman has the following 10 areas of expertise

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

Certifications, License, & Education

52 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Lsu Health Sciences

Medical School

Baylor College Of MedicineGraduated in 1974

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Does Dr. Richard Ruckman accept my insurance?
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Where is Dr. Richard Ruckman's office located?
Dr. Richard Ruckman's office is located at 2 Medical Center Blvd, Lufkin, TX, 75904.

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