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Dr. Christopher Ricks, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 38
Dr. Christopher Ricks, MD
5.0 (11 Ratings)
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Dr. Christopher Ricks, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Provo, UT.
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Dr. Christopher Ricks, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 38
Provo, UT
Accepting new patients
9 years of experience
Dr. Christopher Ricks, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Provo, UT.

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Dr. Christopher Ricks, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Provo, UT and has 9 years experience. They graduated from University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston McGovern Medical School in 2015 and completed a residency at Moran Eye Center, University of Utah.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Gunnison Valley Hospital and Spanish Fork Hospital. At present, Dr. Ricks received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 11 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Ricks also speaks Tongan. Dr. Ricks is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Keratitis
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Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Pterygium
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Hemorrhage
Serous Detachment Retina
Tear Duct Disorders
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Cornea Surgery
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
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Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anisocoria
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Autoimmune Diseases
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Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Benign Tumor
Blepharitis
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Brain Disorders
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Presbyopia
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Retina Diseases
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
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Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Vascular Disease
Vertical Heterophoria
Visual Field Defects
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Excision of Chalazion
Eye Examination
Eye Procedure
Eye Surgery
Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Glaucoma Treatment
LASIK
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Pterygium Surgery
Repair of Eye Laceration
Tear Duct Surgery
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)
Vitreoretinal Surgery
YAG Laser Capsulotomy

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  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
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  • MetLife PPO
  • Medicaid
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • United Healthcare

Locations

  1. 1 Excel Eye Center
    1735 N STATE ST, Provo, UT 84604
  2. 2 Office
    325 W Center St Ste 204, Spanish Fork, UT 84660
  3. 3 Utah Valley Hospital
    1034 N 500 W, Provo, UT 84604
  4. 4 Eye Center of Ephraim LLC
    43 E 450 N, Ephraim, UT 84627

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Mar 26, 2024
Dr ricks is professional helpful very caring and has a wonderful calming manner. He has done multiple procedures on myself and other friends and family members. He is always caring confident knowledgeable and conservative which we very much appreciate. He is also an excellent surgeon and we also like his staff who are great as well
S.J. — Mar 26, 2024
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Languages Spoken
Tongan
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston McGovern Medical School
    2015
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
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Internship

Internship
  • University of Utah Hospital
    2016
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Moran Eye Center, University of Utah
    2019
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Christopher Ricks, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Ricks' profile.

Dr. Christopher Ricks, MD is affiliated with Gunnison Valley Hospital and Spanish Fork Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Christopher Ricks, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Gunnison Valley Hospital

    64 E 100 S, Gunnison, UT

  • Spanish Fork Hospital

    765 E Market Place Dr, Spanish Fork, UT