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Richard Bessent, MD, Ophthalmology, Covington, LA

RichardOBessentMD

Ophthalmology Covington, LA

Cataract Related

Physician

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  • Office

    1120 N Highway 190
    Covington, LA 70433
    Phone+1 985-893-5777
    Fax+1 985-892-6285

Education & Training

  • Tulane University
    Tulane UniversityResidency, Ophthalmology, 1981 - 1983
  • Tulane University
    Tulane UniversityInternship, Transitional Year, 1980 - 1981
  • Baylor College of Medicine
    Baylor College of MedicineInternship, Transitional Year, 1979 - 1980
  • Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
    Vanderbilt University School of MedicineClass of 1979

Certifications & Licensure

  • LA State Medical License
    LA State Medical License 1980 - 2023
  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 1979 - 2015
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification RcopiaMU EHR, DrFirst.com, Inc., 2011
  • Fellow (FAAO) American Academy of Ophthalmology

Professional Memberships