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Dr. Richard Lewis, MD

Dr. Richard Lewis, MD

Ophthalmology*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Richard Lewis, MD is an ophthalmologist in Sacramento, CA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in 1978. He is affiliated with Mercy General Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 7 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (7 reviews)

Practice

1515 River Park Dr Ste 100 Sacramento, CA 95815
Telehealth available
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Dr. Lewis' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lewis

4.4

7 ratings, 2 with a written review
5 Star
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
5 people found this helpful
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Jan 11, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Bill Bate in Folsom, CA – Aug 25, 2017
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About Me

care philosophy

Richard A. Lewis, M.D., is a cataract surgeon and glaucoma specialist practicing in Sacramento, California. In addition to his busy private consulting practice, Dr. Lewis is actively involved in clinical research in national and international trials...read more

  • Ophthalmology

  • Cataract Surgery

  • Ophthalmic Surgery

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  • University Wi

    Residency Hospital, 1998

  • Ventura Co Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1990

  • Oregon Health & Science University

    Medical School, 1987

  • University Of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics

    Fellowship Hospital, 1983

  • University Calif Davis

    Residency Hospital, 1982

  • Evanston Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1979

  • Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1978
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
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Ophthalmology
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  • President, American Glaucoma Society, 2000-2002

  • Honor Award, American Academy of Ophthalmology, 1990

  • Heed Fellowship, 1982-1983

  • Secretariat Award, American Academy of Ophthalmology, 2010

  • Best Doctors in America, 1994-1998,

  • Senior Honor Award, American Academy of Ophthalmology, 2001

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Locations

Practice

Office1515 River Park Dr Ste 100 Sacramento, CA 95815
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