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Office
335 E Parker Rd
Morganton, NC 28655Phone+1 828-433-1000Fax+1 828-430-3465
Summary
- Dr. Richard Akers is an ophthalmologist in Morganton, NC and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Beaufort Memorial Hospital and Charles George Veterans Affairs Medical Center. He received his medical degree from Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine and has been in practice 27 years. He specializes in cataract surgery.
Education & Training
Medical College of GeorgiaResidency, Ophthalmology, 1991 - 1994
Prisma Health Greenville Memorial HospitalInternship, Transitional Year, 1990 - 1991
Medical University of South CarolinaClass of 1990
Certifications & Licensure
NC State Medical License 2017 - 2025
SC State Medical License 1995 - 2025
GA State Medical License 1994 - 2003- American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Fellow (FAAO) American Academy of Ophthalmology
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
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