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Summary
Dr. Richard Saunders is an ophthalmologist with specialized training in pediatrics who has been caring for patients for more than five decades. He earned his medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons and completed his residency at Clarian Health Partners. His dual specialization allows him to provide comprehensive eye care with particular expertise in treating children and infants with vision-related conditions.
Dr. Saunders practices at multiple locations throughout Charleston and Mount Pleasant, including the MUSC Storm Eye Institute and MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital. He focuses on treating serious conditions affecting newborns and premature infants, including retinopathy of prematurity and complications related to low birth weight. His practice includes performing detailed eye examinations, ophthalmoscopy procedures, and advanced retinal imaging to diagnose and monitor eye conditions in his young patients.
Dr. Saunders practices at multiple locations throughout Charleston and Mount Pleasant, including the MUSC Storm Eye Institute and MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital. He focuses on treating serious conditions affecting newborns and premature infants, including retinopathy of prematurity and complications related to low birth weight. His practice includes performing detailed eye examinations, ophthalmoscopy procedures, and advanced retinal imaging to diagnose and monitor eye conditions in his young patients.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 53 years of experience
- 4 insurance plans accepted
- Clarian Health Partners
- 2 specialties
- 12 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 9 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Richard Ames Saunders has 9 locationsMusc Storm Eye Institute East Cooper
1600 Midtown Ave Fl 2Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 Tel: (843) 792-2020
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
Musc Health Ophthalmology At Storm Eye Institute
167 Ashley AveCharleston, SC 29425 Tel: (843) 792-8100
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
Medical University Of South Carolina Health Storm Eye Institute East Cooper
1600 MIDTOWN AVE FL 1MOUNT PLEASANT, SC 29464Mon8:00 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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| Dr. Richard Ames Saunders, MD | Dr. Joseph D Losek, MD | Dr. Megan Susannedunn Mcgeary, MD | Dr. Erin Gilmore Bhatia, MD |
| Ophthalmology | Pediatrics | Pediatrics | Pediatrics |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 53 Years of Experience | 49 Years of Experience | 14 Years of Experience | 16 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Charleston , SC | Charleston , SC | Anderson , SC | Greenville , SC |
| Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons | Med School: MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN | Med School: Uniformed Services Univ Of The Health Sciences F E Hebert Schl Of Medicine | Med School: University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Richard Ames Saunders
Medical Specialties
Dr. Richard Ames Saunders has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Richard Ames Saunders has the following 12 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
53 Years Experience
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
Clarian Health Partners
Medical School
Columbia University College Of Physicians & SurgeonsGraduated in 1973
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