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Dr. Richard Birdsong, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 64
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Dr. Richard Birdsong, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 64
Rockville, MD
Accepting new patients
38 years of experience
Dr. Richard Birdsong, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Rockville, MD.

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Dr. Birdsong graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI / MEDICAL CENTER. Dr. Richard Birdsong, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Rockville, MD and has 38 years experience. Dr. Birdsong currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with University of MD Capital Region Medical Center and Children's National Hospital. Dr. Birdsong's office accepts new patients. Dr. Birdsong is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Cornea Surgery
Excision of Chalazion
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Repair of Eye Laceration
Strabismus Surgery
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy
Vitreoretinal Surgery

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Locations

  1. 1 Children's National Amb Surg Ctr at Montgomery CO
    9850 Key West Ave, Rockville, MD 20850
  2. 2 Children's National Hospital
    111 Michigan Ave NW, Washington, DC 20010
  3. 3 Children's National Prince George's
    2900 Campus Way N, Lanham, MD 20706
  4. 4 Eye Rx PLLC
    4600 N Park Ave, Chevy Chase, MD 20815

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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI / MEDICAL CENTER
    1986
Medical Education

Board Certifications

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  • Ophthalmology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Birdsong, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Birdsong's profile.

Dr. Richard Birdsong, MD is affiliated with University of MD Capital Region Medical Center and Children's National Hospital.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • University of MD Capital Region Medical Center

    901 Harry S Truman Dr N, Upper Marlboro, MD

  • Children's National Hospital

    111 Michigan Ave NW, Washington, DC