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Dr. Richard Phinney, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 71
Dr. Richard Phinney, MD
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Dr. Richard Phinney, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Southern Pines, NC.
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Dr. Richard Phinney, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 71
Southern Pines, NC
Accepting new patients
45 years of experience
Dr. Richard Phinney, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Southern Pines, NC.

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Dr. Phinney graduated from University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine. Dr. Richard Phinney, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Southern Pines, NC and has 45 years experience. Dr. Phinney currently practices at Practice. At present, Dr. Phinney received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Dr. Phinney's office accepts new patients. Dr. Phinney is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Acute Endophthalmitis
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
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Acute Endophthalmitis
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Astigmatism
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Blindness
Cataract
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Chalazion
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Conjunctival Hemorrhage
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Corneal Ulcer
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diplopia
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Ectropion of Eyelid
Endophthalmitis
Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Farsightedness
Floaters
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Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Herpetic Keratitis
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Iridocyclitis
Keratitis
Keratoconus
Macular Hole
Migraine
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Nearsightedness
Ocular Hypertension
Paralytic Strabismus
Photokeratitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinguecula
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Presbyopia
Pterygium
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Senile Cataracts
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Trichiasis
Uveitis
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Visual Field Defects
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
B-Scan Ultrasound
Cataract Removal Surgery
Conjunctivoplasty
Contact Lens Treatment
Cornea Surgery
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Corneal Tattooing
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Eye Test
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Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Pterygium Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Scleral Reinforcement Surgery
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening

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Locations

  1. 1 The Eye Surgery Center of the Carolinas LP
    2170 Midland Rd, Southern Pines, NC 28387
    Monday
    07:45 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    07:45 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    07:45 - 17:00
    Thursday
    07:45 - 17:00
    Friday
    07:45 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
    1979
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Letterman Army Medical Center
    1980
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Jules Stein Eye Inst/UCLA
    1989
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Phinney, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Phinney's profile.

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