4.9
7 Ratings with 4 written Reviews
Summary
Richard Stiverson, MD is a refractive cataract surgery specialist. Following graduation from the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, he completed residency training at the University of Iowa Department of Ophthalmology. This was followed by six months of daily cataract surgery and teaching. Dr. Stiverson moved to Connecticut where he helped create one of the largest ophthalmology practices in New England. He was among the first doctors in the United States to insert modern intraocular lenses using ultrasonic removal. Dr. Stiverson was the Medical Director of the first two Medicare-Certified Ophthalmic Ambulatory Surgery Centers to open in Connecticut, which were also among the first in the United States.
Given a desire to focus primarily on surgery, Dr. Stiverson returned to Colorado to join Kaiser-Permanente and his former Connecticut partner, Dr. David Litoff. They were among the first ophthalmologists in the U.S. to perform cataract surgery with minimal …sedation. Dr. Stiverson has performed over 45,000 cataract procedures including more same-day bilateral surgery than anyone in the United States.
Dr. Stiverson is a member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, the largest group of American and International surgeons in the world focused on this specialty. He served on the Cataract Committee for 5 years and is currently the senior judge for the annual scientific poster competition.
Featured Review
Excellent professional, knowledgeable, attentive and considerate and kindly answered all my questions.Dr. Stiverson is outstanding!
Office Locations
Dr. Richard Stiverson has 3 locationsICON Eyecare
3900 E Mexico Ave Ste 102Denver, CO 80210Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 47 years of experience
- 29 insurance plans accepted
- University of Iowa Department of Ophthalmology
- 4 written reviews
- 1 award
- 1 specialty
- 9 areas of expertise
- 1 board certification
- 3 office locations
- Male
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Awards
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Richard Stiverson
Medical Specialties
Dr. Richard Stiverson has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Richard Stiverson has the following 9 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
47 Years Experience
BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
American Board of Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, Colorado, 2027, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
University of Iowa Department of Ophthalmology
Medical School
Washington University In St Louis School Of MedicineGraduated in 1979
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