

Dr. Richard Johnson, MD
Dr. Richard Johnson, MD is an ophthalmologist in Salem, VA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Virginia School of Medicine in 1988. He is affiliated with Lewisgale Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.
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1802 Braeburn Dr Salem, VA 24153Compare with other Ophthalmologists
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My care philosophy is to treat people with the same dignity and compassion as I would want to be treated. Do unto others as you would have done unto you. I take seriously the blessing and opportunity to provide care to those who choose to trust me with their healthcare needs.biography
Richard R. Johnson, MD, FAAO, is a board-certified ophthalmologist in Salem, Virginia. Dr. Johnson graduated from the University of Virginia School of Medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia, completed a one-year internship at Roanoke Memorial...read moreOphthalmology
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Med College Va
Residency Hospital, 1992Roanoke Memorial Hospital
Internship Hospital, 1989University Of Virginia School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1988
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- Recipient of 13
hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
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83%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% lower than the national average
74%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well2% lower than the national average
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