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Richard Abbott, MD, Ophthalmology, San Francisco, CA

RichardL.AbbottMD

Ophthalmology • San Francisco, CA

Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology, UCSF

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  • Office

    Proctor Foundation, Univ California San Francisco
    95 Kirkham Street
    San Francisco, CA 94122
    Phone+1 415-476-1442
    Fax+1 415-502-2521

Education & Training

  • University of Miami/Jackson Health System/Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
    University of Miami/Jackson Health System/Bascom Palmer Eye InstituteResidency, Ophthalmology, 1977 - 1978
  • California Pacific Medical Center
    California Pacific Medical CenterResidency, Ophthalmology, 1974 - 1977
  • University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General)
    University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General)Internship, Internal Medicine, 1971 - 1972
  • George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
    George Washington University School of Medicine and Health SciencesClass of 1971

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1974 - 2025
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2004-2014
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012-2013
  • Super Doctor SuperDoctors.com
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • American Academy of Ophthalmology Honors Leaders in Medical and Surgical Eye Care
    American Academy of Ophthalmology Honors Leaders in Medical and Surgical Eye CareOctober 13th, 2019
  • The International Eye Academy Chairman Appointed Honorary President of Zhejiang University Eye Hospital
    The International Eye Academy Chairman Appointed Honorary President of Zhejiang University Eye HospitalSeptember 9th, 2023

Professional Memberships

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