Dr. Richard Hawkins, MD
Dr. Richard Hawkins, MD is an ophthalmologist in Wilmington, NC and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Duke University School of Medicine in 1997. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center and J Arthur Dosher Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
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1717 Shipyard Blvd Ste 140 Wilmington, NC 28403Compare with other Ophthalmologists
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"The ability of this small and highly complex organ to effectively capture light and transmit that information to the brain is truly amazing, yet so a part of our every waking moment that we often take it for granted. I am truly blessed to have...read morebiography
R. Dax Hawkins, MD, graduated from the Duke University School of Medicine in 1997, then completed his Ophthalmology Residency at Vanderbilt University Hospital. He has provided surgical eye care to the Lower Cape Fear River Basin since he and his...read moreOphthalmology
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Vanderbilt University Hospital
Residency Hospital, 2001Spartanburg Regional Medical Center
Internship Hospital, 1998Duke University School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1997
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- Mon: 8:00am - 4:30pm
- Tue: 8:00am - 4:30pm
- Wed: 8:00am - 4:30pm
- Thu: 8:00am - 4:30pm
- Fri: 8:00am - 2:00pm
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- Recipient of 7
hospital awardsView all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
75%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% lower than the national average
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How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
83%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well1% higher than the national average
81%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home7% lower than the national average
- Recipient of 2
hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)
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.
87%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well9% higher than the national average
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
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