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Summary
Dr. Richard Saunders is an ophthalmologist with expertise in pediatrics who graduated from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. He completed his residency training at Clarian Health Partners and has practiced medicine for over five decades. His dual specialization allows him to provide comprehensive eye care for patients of all ages, with particular focus on children's vision needs.
Dr. Saunders practices throughout the Charleston and Mount Pleasant areas in South Carolina. He provides care at multiple locations including the MUSC Storm Eye Institute and MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital. His extensive experience spans both adult and pediatric ophthalmology, making him well-positioned to address a wide range of eye conditions across different age groups.
Dr. Saunders practices throughout the Charleston and Mount Pleasant areas in South Carolina. He provides care at multiple locations including the MUSC Storm Eye Institute and MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital. His extensive experience spans both adult and pediatric ophthalmology, making him well-positioned to address a wide range of eye conditions across different age groups.
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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
- 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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| Ophthalmology | Pediatrics | Ophthalmology | Neonatology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 53 Years of Experience | 31 Years of Experience | 29 Years of Experience | 34 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English, Korean | Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English | |
| Charleston , SC | Goose Creek , SC | Sewickley , PA | Summerville , SC |
| Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons | Med School: Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine | Med School: Hahnemann University School Of Medicine | Med School: University Of Damascus Faculty 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
Completed their residency at Clarian Health Partners.
Medical School
Graduated from Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons in 1973.
NPI Number
Dr. Saunders' NPI number is 1356353817.
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