Dr. Willard Gardner Rice JR., MD

Dr. Willard Rice is an ophthalmologist with nearly six decades of medical practice, bringing exceptional depth of experience to eye care in Worcester. He earned his medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine and completed his residency at the prestigious New York Eye and Ear Infirmary. His extensive 58-year career has established him as a seasoned specialist in comprehensive eye health and vision care. Dr. Rice is fluent in both English and Spanish, enabling him to serve a diverse patient community.

Dr. Rice practices at multiple locations throughout Worcester, Massachusetts, and maintains hospital privileges at UMass Memorial Medical Center. His long-standing presence in the community reflects his commitment to providing quality eye care to local patients. He sees patients at Premier Optical, Rice Ophthalmology, and Arinella and Williams locations, all conveniently situated in Worcester. Patients have rated Dr. Rice 4.5 out of 5 stars on average, reflecting their …confidence in his expertise and care.