- Dr. Richard E Akers, MD
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Dr. Richard E Akers, MD
Ophthalmology
- North Carolina, Gastonia
Overview
Dr. Richard E Akers, MD works in Gastonia, North Carolina is a specialist in Ophthalmology and graduated Medical University Of South Carolina in 1970. Dr. Akers is affiliated with Gaston Memorial Hospital and practicing for 53 years
Specialties
- Ophthalmology
Conditions
• Beta Thalassemia Intermedia• Botulinum Toxin Injection
• Diverticulitis
• Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
• Heroin Dependence
• Hodgkin's Disease
• Inner Ear Repair
• Kidney Cryosurgery
• Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
• Neuropathy, Distal Hereditary Motor, Jerash Type
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• Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus Surgery
• Prostate Cancer - Hereditary - 3
• Radical Hysterectomies for Cervical Cancer
• Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
• Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
• Salpingo-Oophorectomy With Robotic Assistance
• Thrombolytic Therapy
• Tilia Tree Pollen Allergy
• Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Aspiration
• Vaginal Candidiasis
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Procedures
• Cataract Removal Surgery• Contact Lens
• Contact Lens Services
• Excision of Chalazion
• Eyelid Surgery
Board Certifications
- Board Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
Years Since Graduation
- 53
State License
- North Carolina
Education & Training
Medical School
Medical University Of South Carolina
Charleston, SC, United States
Graduated: 1970
Charleston, SC, United States
Graduated: 1970
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Office Locations
Primary location
Carolina Eye Care
2555 Court Drive Suite 150
North Carolina (NC)
Gastonia
28054
Phone:(704) 864-7789
Accepting New Patients
- Yes
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Insurances Accepted (check insurance plans)
- Aetna
- Aetna HMO
- American Republic
- Blue Card PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
- Blue Options PPO
- Choice Care PPO
- Choice Plus POS
- Choice Plus POS II
- Cigna
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna PPO
- Coventry Health Care
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- Great West Healthcare-Cigna PPO
- Humana
- Medicare
- Medicare MCR
- MultiPlan
- MultiPlan PPO
- Navigate HMO
- Navigate POS
- Open Access Plus
- Options PPO
- PHCS Network PPO
- UnitedHealthCare
- Wellpath Preferred PPO
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Affiliated Hospitals
Gaston Memorial Hospital
2525 Court Drive
North Carolina NC,
Gastonia,
28053
Gaston Memorial Hospital is a Local Government owned hospital located in Gastonia, NC. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are above the state average in 2 of 15 procedures. Length of Stay is shorter than the state average in 4 of 15 procedures.
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