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Richard Davidson, MD
- Co-Director, Cornea, External Disease, and Refractive Surgery Fellowship
- Co-Medical Director, Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Bank
- Vice Chair of Clinical Affairs and Quality, UCHealth Eye Centers
Provider's Specialties
- Ophthalmology
Provider's location(s)
Location information is not available.
University of Colorado Health - Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center - Anschutz Medical Campus
Insurance plans accepted
We participate with most major health insurance plans and national transplant networks.
Prepare for your visit
We want to make sure you know what to expect before you arrive.
My care philosophy
I strive to provide the best care for my patients. I believe https://www.childrenscolorado.org/doctors-and-departments/physicians/d/richard-davidson/ treating the person as a whole, taking every aspect of a patient’s body and health into consideration during diagnosis and treatment.
Get to know Richard Davidson, MD
Conditions Treated
- Cataracts
- Cataract Extraction
- Corneal Disease
- Corneal Transplantation
- Dry Eyes
- Eye Disease
- LASIK Surgery
- Uveitis and Ocular Immunology
- Eye Cancers
- Ophthalmic Oncology
- Eye and/or Orbital Surgery
Languages spoken
- English
Experience and background
Small incision no-stitch cataract surgery, "bladeless" laser-based cataract surgery with the LenSx laser, corneal transplants (partial and full thickness) and LASIK surgery and other forms of vision correction surgery.
Undergraduate 1992
George Washington University (DC)
Medical Education 1997
Hahnemann University
Internship 1998
Crozer-Chester Medical Center Program
Residency 2001
Thomas Jefferson University/Wills Eye Institute Program
Fellowship 2002
University of California (Davis) Health System Program
For Patients:
"Ultrathin" corneal donor tissue for DSAEK procedures, new intraocular lens technology, and new treatments for dry eyes.
"Ultrathin" corneal donor tissue for DSAEK procedures, new intraocular lens technology, and new treatments for dry eyes.
For Referring Providers:
"Ultrathin" corneal donor tissue for DSAEK procedures, new intraocular lens technology, and new treatments for dry eyes.
"Ultrathin" corneal donor tissue for DSAEK procedures, new intraocular lens technology, and new treatments for dry eyes.
Full Time Faculty Teaching Award 2006
Awarded as the 1st Annual Academic Faculty Teaching Award from the graduating residents in the Department of Ophthalmology
Residents in the Department of Ophthalmology
Foundations of Doctoring 2007
Recognition for participation as a faculty mentor in the University of Colorado School of Medicine Foundations of Doctoring Program.
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Achievement Award 2008
Award given by the American Academy of Ophthalmology for significant service to the organization.
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Best Poster 2009
Awarded "Best Poster" at the American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting, October 2009.
American Academy of Ophthalmology
President's Award 2010
Awarded for "Working together with the pre-op call center team."
University of Colorado Hospital
Basic Clinical Science Course 2011
Appointed to the Committee for Refractive Surgery
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Refractive/Cataract Surgery Subcommittee 2012
Appointed to the Refractive/Cataract Surgery Subcommittee for the Cataract Clinical Committee of the ASCRS.
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS)
“Top Doc” 2012
US News and World Report Magazine
“Top Doctor” 2016
2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
Castle Connolly
"Top Doc" in Ophthalmology 2016
2012, 2014, 2015, 2016
Denver’s 5280 Magazine
Faculty member of
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