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Office
2555 Court Dr
Ste 150
Gastonia, NC 28054Phone+1 704-864-7789Fax+1 704-864-4884
Summary
- Dr. Richard Akers, MD is a board certified ophthalmologist in Gastonia, North Carolina. He is currently licensed to practice medicine in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia.
Education & Training
Medical College of GeorgiaResidency, Ophthalmology, 1971 - 1974- Medical College of GeorgiaInternship, Transitional Year, 1970 - 1971
Medical University of South CarolinaClass of 1970
Certifications & Licensure
NC State Medical License 1974 - 2022
SC State Medical License 2008 - 2019
GA State Medical License 1972 - 2014- American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Fellow (FAAO) American Academy of Ophthalmology
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 11 citationsFanconi's anemia in a neonate.Juan J. Gershanik, Samuel K. Morgan, Richard Akers
Acta Paediatrica Scandinavica. 1972-09-01
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
