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Dr. Richard Hertle, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 67
Dr. Richard Hertle, MD
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Dr. Richard Hertle, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Akron, OH.
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Dr. Richard Hertle, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 67
Akron, OH
Accepting new patients
40 years of experience
Dr. Richard Hertle, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Akron, OH.

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Dr. Hertle graduated from Northeast Ohio Medical University in 1984 and completed a residency at Boston Medical Center.Dr. Richard Hertle, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Akron, OH and has 40 years experience. Dr. Hertle currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Akron Children's Hospital. Dr. Hertle has experience treating conditions like Nystagmus among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Hertle received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 12 times. Dr. Hertle's office accepts new patients. Dr. Hertle is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Nystagmus
Strabismus
Esotropia
Nystagmus
Strabismus
Esotropia
Nystagmus
Strabismus
Esotropia
Accommodation Disorders
Astigmatism
Blepharitis
Congenital Nystagmus
Diplopia
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Exotropia
Farsightedness
Hypertropia
Hypotropia
Lazy Eye
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Monofixation Syndrome
Nearsightedness
Visual Field Defects
Extraocular Muscle Surgery
Strabismus Surgery
Acute Endophthalmitis
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anisocoria
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Black Eye
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Brown Syndrome
Cataract
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Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Color Blindness
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Convergence Insufficiency
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Diseases
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Retinopathy
Dislocation of Lens
Disorder of Choroid
Dissociated Nystagmus
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Dry Eyes
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Duane Retraction Syndrome
Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Esophoria
Exophoria
Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eye Pain
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Eyelid Disorders
Eyelid Spasm
Floaters
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Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Glaucoma
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Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hyphema
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Hypotony of Eye
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iridocyclitis
Juvenile Cataract
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Keratitis
Keratoconus
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Latent Nystagmus
Leukocoria
Macular Hole
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Marfan Syndrome
Mechanical Strabismus
Migraine
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Nerve Sheath Tumors
Night Blindness
Ocular Hypertension
Ophthalmoplegia
Optic Neuritis
Optic Papillitis
Paralytic Strabismus
Pars Planitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemangioma
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoblastoma
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Senile Cataracts
Serous Detachment Retina
Staphyloma Posticum
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Trichiasis
Uveitis
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Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Blepharorrhaphy
Canthotomy
Cataract Removal Surgery
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Cornea Surgery
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Drainage of Conjunctival Cyst
Enucleation of Eye
Excision of Chalazion
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Extraocular Tenotomy
Eye Test
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Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Goniotomy
Iridectomy
Ocular Prosthetics
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Eye Laceration
Tear Duct Surgery
Trabeculotomy Ab Externo
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy
Vitreoretinal Surgery

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Locations

  1. 1 Akron Children's Hospital Path
    1 Perkins Sq, Akron, OH 44308
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (330) 543-5290
  2. 2 Akron Children's Hospital Anesthesia
    6505 Market St Bldg A, Boardman, OH 44512
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  3. 3 Akron Children's Orthopedics Akron
    215 W Bowery St, Akron, OH 44308
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  4. 4 Office
    300 Locust St Ste 490, Akron, OH 44302
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Patient Reviews
May 11, 2022
Dr. Hertle is 100% the best specialist my daughter has had since her diagnosis at age 5, she is now 21. He has taken wonderful care of her eyes for 11 years. There are no words to express my gratitude. He truly cares and goes way above and beyond!
Rebecca True — May 11, 2022
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Northeast Ohio Medical University
    1984
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • St Lukes
    1985
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Boston Medical Center
    1989
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia
    1991
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Hertle, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Hertle's profile.

Dr. Richard Hertle, MD is affiliated with Akron Children's Hospital.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Akron Children's Hospital

    1 Perkins Sq, Akron, OH