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Dr. Richard Saunders specializes in ophthalmology with a focus on pediatric eye care, bringing over five decades of medical expertise to his practice. He earned his medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons and completed his residency at Clarian Health Partners. With 53 years of experience, Dr. Saunders has developed particular expertise in treating complex eye conditions in children and infants.
Dr. Saunders practices across multiple locations in Charleston and Mount Pleasant, including the MUSC Storm Eye Institute and MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital. He specializes in treating retinopathy of prematurity, a serious eye condition that affects premature babies. His clinical focus includes caring for preterm infants and children with low birth weight who may face vision challenges. Dr. Saunders performs comprehensive eye exams, ophthalmoscopy procedures, and advanced retinal imaging to diagnose and monitor pediatric eye conditions.
Dr. Saunders practices across multiple locations in Charleston and Mount Pleasant, including the MUSC Storm Eye Institute and MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital. He specializes in treating retinopathy of prematurity, a serious eye condition that affects premature babies. His clinical focus includes caring for preterm infants and children with low birth weight who may face vision challenges. Dr. Saunders performs comprehensive eye exams, ophthalmoscopy procedures, and advanced retinal imaging to diagnose and monitor pediatric eye conditions.
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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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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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