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

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Ophthalmology

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University of Colorado Health - Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center - Anschutz Medical Campus

(720)848-2020

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I strive to provide the best care for my patients. I believe in treating the person as a whole, taking every aspect of a patient’s body and health into consideration during diagnosis and treatment.

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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

Website: https://medschool.cuanschutz.edu/ophthalmology

For Patients:
"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.

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, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
Castle Connolly

"Top Doc" in Ophthalmology 2016

2012, 2014, 2015, 2016
Denver’s 5280 Magazine

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