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Dr. Richard Watson, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 65
Dr. Richard Watson, MD
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Dr. Richard Watson, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Saint Joseph, MO.
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Dr. Richard Watson, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 65
Saint Joseph, MO
Accepting new patients
39 years of experience
Dr. Richard Watson, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Saint Joseph, MO.

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Dr. Watson graduated from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine. Dr. Richard Watson, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Saint Joseph, MO and has 39 years experience. Dr. Watson currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Mosaic Life Care at Saint Joseph. Dr. Watson has experience treating conditions like Ischemic Optic Neuropathy and Stye among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Watson received an average rating of 3.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 3 times. Dr. Watson's office accepts new patients. Dr. Watson is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Stye
Cataract
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Stye
Cataract
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Stye
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Cataract
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Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Corneal Diseases
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Disorder of Choroid
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Esotropia
Exotropia
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Foreign Body in Eye
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Hordeolum
Hypotony of Eye
Iridocyclitis
Keratitis
Keratoconus
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Macular or Retinal Edema
Migraine
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Nystagmus
Ocular Hypertension
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Orbital Fracture
Paralytic Strabismus
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Pterygium
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Senile Cataracts
Strabismus
Tear Duct Disorders
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Cataract Removal Surgery
Eyelid Surgery
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Tear Duct Surgery
Accommodation Disorders
Acquired Coloboma
Acute Endophthalmitis
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Autoimmune Diseases
Benign Tumor
Black Eye
Blepharitis
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Color Blindness
Congenital Nystagmus
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Duane Retraction Syndrome
Ectropion of Eyelid
Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Esophoria
Exophoria
Eye Cancer
Eye Pain
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Eyeball Contusion
Floaters
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Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hypertropia
Hyphema
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Hypopyon
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Hypotropia
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
Nearsightedness
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Optic Neuritis
Periorbital Cellulitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinguecula
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Presbyopia
Retina Diseases
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoblastoma
Sarcoidosis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Sympathetic Uveitis
Temporal Arteritis
Trichiasis
Ulcer
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Uveitis
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Vascular Disease
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Blepharoplasty
Blepharorrhaphy
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Cornea Surgery
Dacryocystostomy or Dacryocystotomy
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Dilation of Outflow Canal
Drainage of Conjunctival Cyst
Excision of Chalazion
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Eye Examination
Eye Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Goniotomy
Ocular Prosthetics
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Pterygium Surgery
Repair of Brow Ptosis and Blepharoptosis
Repair of Entropion or Ectropion
Repair of Eye Laceration
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy
Vitreoretinal Surgery

Insurance Accepted

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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
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  • United Healthcare
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Assurant Health
  • Cigna
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Medico
  • Curative PPO
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    Curative PPO Plus
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Golden Rule
  • Medicaid
  • Group Health Cooperative
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Thrivent Financial
  • Aetna
  • GEHA
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • American Republic
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City
  • Coventry Health Care of Kansas, Inc.
  • Coventry Health Care of Missouri

Locations

  1. 1 Murphy Watson Burr Optical Shop
    5202 Faraon St, Saint Joseph, MO 64506
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (816) 233-2020

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May 18, 2022
I needed to have this surgery to improve my vision. The surgery went well and I didn’t get black eyes and there was never any pain to speak of. Highly recommend.
Deb — May 18, 2022
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About Me

Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Anterior Segment Ophthalmology
Anterior Segment Surgery
Cataract Surgery
Cornea & External Diseases
Cornea & Refractive Surgery
Neuro-Ophthalmology
Ocular Oncology
Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Ophthalmic Surgery
Ophthalmic Vitreous Surgery
Orbital Disorders
Orbital Surgery
Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery
Ocular Immunology
Oculoplastic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine
    1985
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University Ark School of Medicine
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Watson, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Watson's profile.

Dr. Watson frequently treats the following conditions: Ischemic Optic Neuropathy and Stye. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Richard Watson, MD is affiliated with Mosaic Life Care at Saint Joseph.

Yes, Dr. Richard Watson, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Mosaic Life Care at Saint Joseph

    5325 Faraon St, Saint Joseph, MO