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Dr. Richard Hector, MD

Cornea & External Diseases* Age 76
Dr. Richard Hector, MD
5.0 (2 Ratings)
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Dr. Richard Hector, MD is a Cornea & External Diseases Ophthalmologist in Ellenton, FL.
Dr. Richard Hector, MD
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Dr. Richard Hector, MD

Cornea & External Diseases* Age 76
Ellenton, FL
Accepting new patients
50 years of experience
Dr. Richard Hector, MD is a Cornea & External Diseases Ophthalmologist in Ellenton, FL.

About

Dr. Richard Hector, MD is a Cornea & External Diseases Ophthalmologist in Ellenton, FL and has 50 years experience. They graduated from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine in 1974 and completed a residency at Letterman Army Medical Center.They currently practice at The Eye Associates and are affiliated with Sarasota Memorial Hospital. Dr. Hector has experience treating conditions like Eye Infections, Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis) and Keratitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Hector received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 2 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Hector also speaks German. Dr. Hector is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Low Wait Times

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Friendly Staff

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Eye Infections
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Keratitis
Eye Infections
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Keratitis
Accommodation Disorders
Herpetic Keratitis
Presbyopia
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Astigmatism
Blepharitis
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Cataract
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Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Disorder of Choroid
Episcleritis Periodica Fugax
Exophoria
Farsightedness
Foreign Body in Eye
Heterophoria
Hordeolum
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Iridocyclitis
Migraine
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Nearsightedness
Ocular Hypertension
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Pinguecula
Strabismus
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Tear Duct Surgery
Acute Endophthalmitis
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Autoimmune Diseases
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blocked Tear Duct
Brain Disorders
Brow Ptosis
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Congenital Nystagmus
Conjunctiva Cyst
Corneal Abrasion
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diplopia
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Dislocation of Lens
Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Esotropia
Exotropia
Eye Pain
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Floaters
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Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Headache
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Hypertropia
Hypotropia
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Keratoconus
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lazy Eye
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Nodular Episcleritis
Non-Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Nystagmus
Paralytic Strabismus
Pars Planitis
Posterior Scleritis
Progressive High Myopia
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Shingles
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Sympathetic Uveitis
Trichiasis
Visual Field Defects
B-Scan Ultrasound
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Cornea Surgery
Eye Examination
Eye Procedure
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Treatment
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Ultrasound
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening

Insurance Accepted

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  • Aetna HMO
    AWH Emory Northside Hospital System OAAS
    Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Empower POS
  • Blue Select PPO
    Preferred Patient Care
  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO
  • Blue Preferred Patient Care PPO
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    Cigna PPO
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  • MultiPlan PPO

Locations

  1. 1 The Eye Associates-Ellenton
    7915 US Highway 301 N Ste 101, Ellenton, FL 34222
    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
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2 The Eye Associates-East Bradenton
    6807 State Road 70 E, Bradenton, FL 34203
  3. 3 The Optical Gallery
    7915 US Highway 301 N Ste 101, Ellenton, FL 34222
    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
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  4. 4 The Optical Gallery
    3894 Sun City Center Blvd, Ruskin, FL 33573
    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
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  5. 5 Bradenton Anesthesia Services LLC
    6002 Pointe West Blvd, Bradenton, FL 34209
    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
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  6. 6 Office
    6807 State Road 70 E, Bradenton, FL 34203
    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
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  7. 7 Eye Glass Place
    2111 BEE RIDGE RD, Sarasota, FL 34239
    Monday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

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May 05, 2020
Dr. Hector has been my doctor for over 10 years. He has always given me totally professional and compassionate care. He is an excellent doctor.
Judy M — May 05, 2020
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Languages Spoken
German
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Cornea & External Diseases
Ophthalmology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
    1974
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Letterman Army Medical Center
    1975
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Letterman Army Medical Center
    1979
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Emory University
    1983
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Hector, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Hector's profile.

Dr. Hector frequently treats the following conditions: Eye Infections, Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis) and Keratitis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Richard Hector, MD is affiliated with Sarasota Memorial Hospital.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Sarasota Memorial Hospital

    1700 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL