Dr. Richard Bessent, MD
Dr. Richard Bessent, MD is an ophthalmologist in Covington, LA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Vanderbilt University in 1979. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Saint Tammany Parish Hospital and Avala Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
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1120 N Highway 190 Covington, LA 70433Compare with other Ophthalmologists
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| 5 Star | 69% | 69% |
| 4 Star | 8% | 8% |
| 3 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 2 Star | 8% | 8% |
| 1 Star | 15% | 15% |
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Dr. Richard Bessent, MD is an ophthalmologist in Covington, LA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Vanderbilt University in 1979. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Saint Tammany Parish Hospital and Avala Hospital. He is accepting new patients.Ophthalmology
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Tulane University Hospital And Clinics
Residency Hospital, 1983Baylor College Of Medicine
Internship Hospital, 1980Vanderbilt University
Medical School, 1979
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hospital awardsView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
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89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% higher than the national average
82%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well6% higher than the national average
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hospital awardsView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
91%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
90%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well8% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 2
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
90%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
87%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well5% higher than the national average
Compare with other Ophthalmologists
Compare Dr. Bessent with our nearby Ophthalmologists at Saint Tammany Parish Hospital.
Make an appointment at Saint Tammany Parish Hospital today at
(985) 273-5410.
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