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Dr. Charles Richards, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 54
Dr. Charles Richards, MD
4.9 (60 Ratings)
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Dr. Charles Richards, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Winston Salem, NC.
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Dr. Charles Richards, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 54
Winston Salem, NC
Accepting new patients
Dr. Charles Richards, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Winston Salem, NC.

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Dr. Charles Richards, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Winston Salem, NC. Dr. Richards currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Novant Health Medical Park Hospital. Dr. Richards has experience treating conditions like Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Disorder of Choroid and Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Richards received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 60 times. Dr. Richards' office accepts new patients. Dr. Richards also speaks Spanish. Dr. Richards is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Disorder of Choroid
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Disorder of Choroid
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Chorioretinal Scars
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Drusen
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Eye Cancer
Floaters
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Hypertensive Retinopathy
Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Progressive High Myopia
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinoschisis
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Acute Endophthalmitis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Cataract
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Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Corneal Diseases
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Endophthalmitis
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Iridocyclitis
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Migraine
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Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Senile Cataracts
Staphyloma Posticum
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Acquired Coloboma
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Anterior Scleritis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Bell's Palsy
Black Eye
Blepharitis
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Chalazion
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Hemorrhage Rupture
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Diplopia
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Dislocation of Lens
Dry Eyes
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Ectropion of Eyelid
Entropion
Exophoria
Exotropia
Eye Melanoma
Eye Pain
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Farsightedness
Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
Foreign Body in Eye
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hordeolum
Hyphema
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Hypopyon
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Intraocular Melanoma
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lazy Eye
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Macular Pucker
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Nearsightedness
Non-Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Nystagmus
Ocular Hypertension
Optic Neuritis
Paralytic Strabismus
Pars Planitis
Pinguecula
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Posterior Scleritis
Posterior Uveitis
Pterygium
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Detachment
Retinal Vasculitis
Retinoblastoma
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Serous Detachment Retina
Strabismus
Stye
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Sympathetic Uveitis
Tear Duct Disorders
Traditional Retinal Tears
Trichiasis
Tumor
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Uveitis
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Visual Field Defects
B-Scan Ultrasound
Cataract Removal Surgery
Cornea Surgery
Eye Test
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Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Removal of Intraocular Foreign Body
Retinal Laser Surgery
Ultrasound
Vision Screening

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Card PPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • United Healthcare
  • Coventry Health Care
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  • Cigna-HealthSpring

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    195 Kimel Park Dr Ste 100, Winston Salem, NC 27103
  2. 2 Kimel Park Surgery Center
    180 Kimel Park Dr, Winston Salem, NC 27103
  3. 3 Piedmont Retina Specialists P.A.
    1132 N Church St Ste 103, Greensboro, NC 27401
  4. 4 Urology Partners
    180 Kimel Park Dr Ste 110, Winston Salem, NC 27103
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Richards
4.9
Based on 60 Reviews
5 Stars (58)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (0)

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Patient Reviews
Dec 21, 2023
Dr. Richards showed that he truly cared about my wellbeing and went above and beyond with his attention to detail. There was a bit of the wait, but his level of skill and knowledge about my condition was immeasurable.
— Dec 21, 2023
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • UNC Hospitals
    1998
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Wake Forest University Eye Center
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Virginia
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Charles Richards, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Richards' profile.

Dr. Richards frequently treats the following conditions: Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Disorder of Choroid and Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Charles Richards, MD is affiliated with Novant Health Medical Park Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Charles Richards, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Novant Health Medical Park Hospital

    1950 S Hawthorne Rd, Winston Salem, NC