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Dr. Richard Allen, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 59
Dr. Richard Allen, MD
5.0 (15 Ratings)

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Dr. Richard Allen, MD
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Dr. Richard Allen, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 59
Austin, TX
Accepting new patients
29 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Richard Allen, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Austin, TX.

About

Dr. Allen graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 1995 and completed a residency at Unif Of Ia.Dr. Richard Allen, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Austin, TX and has 29 years experience. Dr. Allen currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital, St. David's South Austin Medical Center, St. Luke's Health - The Woodlands Hospital, Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center, CHI Saint Luke's Health Baylor College of Medicine ME, Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin, Ben Taub Hospital, Dell Children's Medical Center, Texas Children's Hospital and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Dr. Allen has experience treating conditions like Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis) among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Allen received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 15 times. Dr. Allen's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Allen also speaks Spanish. Dr. Allen is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Eyelid Surgery
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Reconstructive Eyelid Surgery
Eyelid Surgery
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Reconstructive Eyelid Surgery
Eyelid Surgery
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Reconstructive Eyelid Surgery
Ectropion of Eyelid
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Brow Ptosis
Chalazion
Corneal Diseases
Entropion
Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eye Pain
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Eyelid Disorders
Glaucoma
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Headache
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Keratitis
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Orbital Fracture
Paralytic Strabismus
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Strabismus
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Visual Field Defects
Blepharoplasty
Blepharorrhaphy
Canthoplasty and Canthopexy
Dacryocystorhinostomy
Enucleation of Eye
Excision of Chalazion
Orbital Decompression and Orbitotomy
Repair of Brow Ptosis and Blepharoptosis
Repair of Entropion or Ectropion
Repair of Lid Retraction
Tear Duct Surgery
Acute Endophthalmitis
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Blepharitis
Blind Hypertensive Eye
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Cataract
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Chronic Conjunctivitis
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Ulcer
Dacryoadenitis
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diplopia
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Drusen
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Dry Eyes
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Endophthalmitis
Esotropia
Exotropia
Eye Melanoma
Eyelid Spasm
Farsightedness
Floaters
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Foreign Body in Eye
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Herpetic Keratitis
Hordeolum
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hypertropia
Hypopyon
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Hypotropia
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iridocyclitis
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Keratoconus
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lagophthalmos
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Mechanical Strabismus
Migraine
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Nearsightedness
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Nystagmus
Ocular Hypertension
Optic Neuritis
Orbital Cellulitis
Periorbital Cellulitis
Pinguecula
Pterygium
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Hemangioma
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinoblastoma
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Senile Cataracts
Squamous Blepharitis
Thyroid Eye Disease
Trichiasis
Uveitis
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Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Xanthelasma of Eyelid
B-Scan Ultrasound
Brow Lift
Canthotomy
Cataract Removal Surgery
Conjunctivocystorhinostomy
Conjunctivoplasty
Cornea Surgery
Cornea Transplant
Dacryoadenectomy
Extraocular Muscle Surgery
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Lacrimal Surgery
Mohs Surgery
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Ocular Prosthetics
Orbit Evisceration
Orbital Surgical Procedures
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Strabismus Surgery
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening

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  • Nexus Open Access
    Navigate HMO
    Choice Plus POS
    Navigate POS
    Options PPO
    Medica Choice
  • BestChoice PPO
    Blue Essentials HMO
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    Blue Advantage HMO
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    Choice POS
    HMO Premier HMO
    Preferred PPO
    Choice Care Network PPO
    National POS
  • SureFit Houston
    Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
  • Choice Plus POS II
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Open Choice PPO
    Aetna

Locations

  1. 1 Careos
    3705 Medical Pkwy Ste 120, Austin, TX 78705
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (512) 458-2141
  2. 2 Bcm Physcians-Mob
    1977 Butler Blvd, Houston, TX 77030
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (713) 798-6100
  3. 3 Texas Oculoplastic Consultants LLP
    4207 James Casey St Ste 306, Austin, TX 78745
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (512) 458-2141
  4. 4 Dental-Texas Medical Center
    6701 Fannin St Fl 5, Houston, TX 77030
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (832) 822-3230

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About Me

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Baylor College of Medicine
    1995
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University of Nm
    1996
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Unif Of Ia
    1999
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Ia
    2000
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Allen, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Allen's profile.

Dr. Allen frequently treats the following conditions: Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Richard Allen, MD is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital, St. David's South Austin Medical Center, St. Luke's Health - The Woodlands Hospital, Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center, CHI Saint Luke's Health Baylor College of Medicine ME, Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin, Ben Taub Hospital, Dell Children's Medical Center, Texas Children's Hospital and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Houston Methodist Hospital

    6565 Fannin St, Houston, TX

  • St. David's South Austin Medical Center

    901 W Ben White Blvd, Austin, TX

  • St. Luke's Health - The Woodlands Hospital

    17200 St Lukes Way, The Woodlands, TX

  • Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center

    4801 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy, Lafayette, LA

  • CHI Saint Luke's Health Baylor College of Medicine ME

    6720 Bertner Ave, Houston, TX

  • Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin

    1201 W 38th St, Austin, TX

  • Ben Taub Hospital

    1504 Taub Loop, Houston, TX

  • Dell Children's Medical Center

    4900 Mueller Blvd, Austin, TX

  • Texas Children's Hospital

    6621 Fannin St, Houston, TX

  • The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

    1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX