Dr. Richard Thomas Sturm, MD

Dr. Richard Sturm is an ophthalmologist with 43 years of experience helping patients maintain and restore their vision. He earned his medical degree from New York Medical College and completed his residency at St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital. Dr. Sturm speaks both English and Spanish, making eye care accessible to a diverse patient community.

Dr. Sturm practices at multiple locations including Nassau University Medical Center and facilities in Oceanside and Staten Island, New York. He specializes in treating glaucoma and cataracts, two of the most common conditions affecting vision as people age. His expertise includes performing retinal imaging to examine the back of the eye, measuring eye pressure through tonometry, and conducting comprehensive vision tests to assess overall eye health. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.