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Dr. Richard Briggs, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 72
Dr. Richard Briggs, MD
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Dr. Richard Briggs, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Austin, TX.
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Dr. Richard Briggs, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 72
Austin, TX
Accepting new patients
41 years of experience
Dr. Richard Briggs, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Austin, TX.

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Dr. Briggs graduated from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine. Dr. Richard Briggs, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Austin, TX and has 41 years experience. Dr. Briggs currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin and Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas. At present, Dr. Briggs received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 10 times. Dr. Briggs' office accepts new patients. Dr. Briggs also speaks Spanish. Dr. Briggs is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Accommodation Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Accommodation Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Accommodation Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anisocoria
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Benign Tumor
Blepharitis
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Cataract
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Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Diseases
Corneal Ulcer
Diabetic Eye Disease
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Dry Eyes
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Entropion
Esotropia
Exophoria
Exotropia
Eye Cancer
Eye Disease
Eye Infections
Eye Movement Disorders
Eye Paresis
Eye Trauma
Eyelid Disorders
Eyelid Eczema
Eyelid Growth
Eyelid Inflammation
Floaters
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Foreign Body in Eye
Glaucoma
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Graves' Disease
Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hyphema
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Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iridocyclitis
Keratitis
Keratoconus
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Macular Degeneration
Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Nystagmus
Ocular Herpes (Herpes of the Eye)
Ocular Hypertension
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Optic Neuritis
Orbital Cellulitis
Orbital Fracture
Paralytic Strabismus
Pinguecula
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Presbyopia
Pterygium
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Senile Cataracts
Sjögren's Syndrome
Strabismus
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Thyroid Disease
Traumatic Injuries
Trichiasis
Ulcer
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Uveitis
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Vascular Disease
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Cataract Removal Surgery
Cornea Surgery
Cornea Transplant
Excision of Chalazion
Eye Examination
Eye Procedure
Eye Surgery
Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Orbital Floor Fracture Repair
Pterygium Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Entropion or Ectropion
Repair of Eye Laceration
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy
Vitreoretinal Surgery
YAG Laser Capsulotomy

Insurance Accepted

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  • Sterling
  • Superior Health Plan
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
    Blue Advantage HMO
  • Medicaid
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
  • Principal Financial Group
  • Tricare
  • United Healthcare
  • Assurant Health
  • Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP)
  • Medicare
  • UniCare
  • GEHA
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Cigna
  • Humana
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    6801 Menchaca Rd, Austin, TX 78745
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (512) 444-2015
  2. 2 Austin Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus PA
    4700 Seton Center Pkwy Ste 150, Austin, TX 78759
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (512) 345-3595
  3. 3 Briggs Eye Clinic
    1524 S Interstate 35 Ste 235, Austin, TX 78704
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (512) 444-2015
  4. 4 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

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Aug 11, 2019
I was having a problem with my eyes, I have glaucoma. I called, he was on call for my regular dr. He met me at his office. He was one of the most thorough Drs. I have ever been to. Explained everything so good. I recommend him highly.
— Aug 11, 2019
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Anterior Segment Ophthalmology
Anterior Segment Surgery
Cataract Surgery
Cornea & External Diseases
Ophthalmic Surgery
Ophthalmic Vitreous Surgery
Orbital Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine
    1983
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Lubbock General Hosp-Tex Tech
    1984
Internship
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Briggs, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Briggs' profile.

Dr. Richard Briggs, MD is affiliated with Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin and Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin

    1201 W 38th St, Austin, TX

  • Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas

    1500 Red River St, Austin, TX