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Dr. Sidney Gicheru, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 56
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Dr. Sidney Gicheru, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Irving, TX.
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Dr. Sidney Gicheru, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 56
Irving, TX
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience
Dr. Sidney Gicheru, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Irving, TX.

About

Dr. Gicheru graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in 1996 and completed a residency at University Of Texas-Southwestern Medical School Dept. Of Ophthalmology.Dr. Sidney Gicheru, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Irving, TX and has 28 years experience. Dr. Gicheru currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Grapevine, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Irving, Medical City Las Colinas and Baylor Scott & White Surgical Hospital Las Colinas. Dr. Gicheru has experience treating conditions like Chronic Conjunctivitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Gicheru received an average rating of 4.1/5 from patients and has been reviewed 60 times. Dr. Gicheru's office accepts new patients. Dr. Gicheru also speaks Spanish and Vietnamese. Dr. Gicheru is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Chronic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Astigmatism
Bell's Palsy
Blepharitis
Cataract
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Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Corneal Diseases
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Hypertensive Retinopathy
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Migraine
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Optic Neuritis
Pinguecula
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Senile Cataracts
Squamous Blepharitis
Tear Duct Disorders
Cataract Removal Surgery
Accommodation Disorders
Acquired Coloboma
Anisocoria
Anterior Scleritis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Autoimmune Diseases
Behçet's Disease
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Benign Tumor
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blocked Tear Duct
Cataract Surgery Complications
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
Diabetic Eye Disease
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Ectropion of Eyelid
Entropion
Exotropia
Eye Cancer
Eye Disease
Eye Injuries
Eye Pain
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Eye Trauma
Eyelid Spasm
Floaters
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Graves' Disease
Headache
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Heterophoria
Hordeolum
Hypertropia
Hyphema
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Hypotropia
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iridocyclitis
Keratitis
Keratoconus
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Ocular Hypertension
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Presbyopia
Pterygium
Retina Diseases
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinoschisis
Sarcoidosis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Staphyloma Posticum
Strabismus
Stye
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Temporal Arteritis
Trachoma
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Ulcer
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Uveitis
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Vascular Disease
Vertical Heterophoria
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Xanthelasma of Eyelid
B-Scan Ultrasound
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Cornea Surgery
Excision of Chalazion
Eye Examination
Eye Procedure
Eye Surgery
Eyeglasses
Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Glaucoma Surgery
Iridectomy
LASIK
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Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK)
Relaxing Corneal Incisions
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Tear Duct Surgery
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
YAG Laser Capsulotomy

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    440 W Lyndon B Johnson Fwy Ste 300, Irving, TX 75063
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  2. 2 Office
    440 W 635 Ste 300, Irving, TX 75063
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  3. 3 Office
    1910 E State Highway 114, Southlake, TX 76092
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4.1
Based on 60 Reviews
5 Stars (44)
4 Stars (3)
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1 Star (12)

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Dec 20, 2019
Glad I stop in at their Open House! I was able to schedule an appointment for the next day. Very short wait time. Everyone was friendly and professional. Dr. Gicheru answered all my questions.
— Dec 20, 2019
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Vietnamese
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Cataract Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
    1996
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Beth Israel Hospital / Harvard Medical School
    1997
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University Of Texas-Southwestern Medical School Dept. Of Ophthalmology
    2000
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Sidney Gicheru, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Gicheru's profile.

Dr. Sidney Gicheru, MD is affiliated with Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Grapevine, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Irving, Medical City Las Colinas and Baylor Scott & White Surgical Hospital Las Colinas.

Yes, Dr. Sidney Gicheru, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Grapevine

    1650 W College St, Grapevine, TX

  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Irving

    1901 N MacArthur Blvd, Irving, TX

  • Medical City Las Colinas

    6800 N MacArthur Blvd, Irving, TX

  • Baylor Scott & White Surgical Hospital Las Colinas

    400 W Lyndon B Johnson Fwy, Irving, TX