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Dr. Richard Berkowitz, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 74
Dr. Richard Berkowitz, MD
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Dr. Richard Berkowitz, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Austin, TX.
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Dr. Richard Berkowitz, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 74
Austin, TX
Accepting new patients
48 years of experience
Dr. Richard Berkowitz, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Austin, TX.

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Dr. Berkowitz graduated from Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School in 1976 and completed a residency at Michael Reese Hospital and Medical Center.Dr. Richard Berkowitz, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Austin, TX and has 48 years experience. Dr. Berkowitz currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital. At present, Dr. Berkowitz received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 7 times. Dr. Berkowitz's office accepts new patients. Dr. Berkowitz also speaks Spanish. Dr. Berkowitz is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Accommodation Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Accommodation Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Accommodation Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Autoimmune Diseases
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Blocked Tear Duct
Brain Disorders
Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Diseases
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
Diabetic Eye Disease
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Dry Eyes
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Ectropion of Eyelid
Esotropia
Exotropia
Eye Disease
Eye Infections
Eye Injuries
Eye Trauma
Eyelid Disorders
Eyelid Growth
Eyelid Spasm
Floaters
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Glaucoma
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Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iridocyclitis
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Keratitis
Keratoconus
Lazy Eye
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Macular Degeneration
Macular or Retinal Edema
Nearsightedness
Nystagmus
Ocular Hypertension
Optic Neuritis
Pinguecula
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Presbyopia
Pterygium
Retina Diseases
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Senile Cataracts
Sjögren's Syndrome
Tear Duct Disorders
Trichiasis
Ulcer
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Uveitis
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Vascular Disease
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
B-Scan Ultrasound
Eye Examination
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening

Insurance Accepted

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Locations

  1. 1 Fredrickson Anesthesia Staffing Inc.
    2610 S Interstate 35, Austin, TX 78704
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (512) 443-9715
    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
  2. 2 Howerton Eye Clinic PLLC
    5625 Eiger Rd Ste 100, Austin, TX 78735
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    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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4.0
Based on 7 Reviews
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4 Stars (1)
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Aug 02, 2017
I was Dr. Berkowitz patient in Harlingen and Brownsville for many years. I have nothing negative to say about him. To me he was always a very good and understanding doctor. I really liked him.
Brownsville, TX — Aug 02, 2017
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School
    1976
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Edward Hines Jr VA Hospital
    1977
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Michael Reese Hospital and Medical Center
    1980
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • La State University Eye Center
    1982
Fellowship Hospital
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Dr. Richard Berkowitz, MD is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Houston Methodist Hospital

    6565 Fannin St, Houston, TX