Dr. Richard Lewis, MD
Dr. Richard Lewis, MD is an ophthalmologist in Sacramento, CA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in 1978. He is affiliated with Mercy General Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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1515 River Park Dr Ste 100 Sacramento, CA 95815At a Glance
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- Explains Conditions Well
- Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
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| 5 Star | 71% | 71% |
| 4 Star | 14% | 14% |
| 3 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 2 Star | 14% | 14% |
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About Me
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Richard A. Lewis, M.D., is a cataract surgeon and glaucoma specialist practicing in Sacramento, California. In addition to his busy private consulting practice, Dr. Lewis is actively involved in clinical research in national and international trials...read moreOphthalmology
Cataract Surgery
Ophthalmic Surgery
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University Wi
Residency Hospital, 1998Ventura Co Medical Center
Residency Hospital, 1990Oregon Health & Science University
Medical School, 1987University Of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
Fellowship Hospital, 1983University Calif Davis
Residency Hospital, 1982Evanston Hospital
Internship Hospital, 1979Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1978
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Learn more about medical license public record checkEssentials of Glaucoma Surgery, 2011
Operative Complications of Glaucoma, 2011
When do I use LRI's v Toric IOL's? (book chapter), Mastering Refractive IOL's: Teh Art and the Science., 2008
Managing complications: hypotony (ch 59) Frequently asked questions in glaucoma, 2009
Is there a role for nonpenetrating surgery? Chapter 47, Curbside Consultation in Glaucoma, 2008
Spotlight: Nonpentrating surgery:evolution in technique. Glaucoma: Medical Diagnosis and Therapy, 2009
The Glaucoma Society: It's First 25 years, 2010
Color Atlas and Synopsis of Clinical Ophthalmology, 2011
Curbside Consultation in Glaucoma, 2008
Heed Fellowship, 1982-1983
Honor Award, American Academy of Ophthalmology, 1990
Senior Honor Award, American Academy of Ophthalmology, 2001
President, American Glaucoma Society, 2000-2002
Secretariat Award, American Academy of Ophthalmology, 2010
Best Doctors in America, 1994-1998,
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- Recipient of 10
hospital awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023)
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 awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2023)
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.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
80%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
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