Dr. Richard Alan Watson, MD

Dr. Richard Watson is an ophthalmologist who has dedicated over four decades to caring for patients with eye conditions and vision problems. He earned his medical degree from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine and completed his residency training at University Hospital of Arkansas. With 41 years of experience in the field, Dr. Watson brings extensive knowledge to his practice. He is fluent in both English and Portuguese, allowing him to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Watson practices at multiple locations in Saint Joseph, Missouri, including Murphy Watson And Burr Eye Center and is affiliated with Mosaic Medical Center In Saint Joseph and Mosaic Life Care Long Term Acute Care Hospital. He specializes in treating glaucoma and cataracts, helping patients preserve and restore their vision. His expertise includes performing comprehensive eye exams and specialized procedures like tonometry to measure eye pressure. Patients have given him an average …rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars on Vitals for his care.