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Richard Urso, MD, Ophthalmology, Houston, TX

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Ophthalmology • Houston, TX

Cataract Related, Oculo-Plastic & Orbital Reconstructive Surgery, Retinal Disease

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  • Office

    2855 Gramercy St
    Ste 100
    Houston, TX 77025
    Phone+1 713-668-6828
    Fax+1 832-553-7155

Education & Training

  • University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
    University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonResidency, Ophthalmology, 1992 - 1993
  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
    University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterResidency, Ophthalmology, 1988 - 1992
  • McGovern Medical School at UTHealth
    McGovern Medical School at UTHealthClass of 1988

Certifications & Licensure

  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 1989 - 2025
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Medflow EHR, Medflow, Inc., 2012-2013
  • Fellow (FAAO) American Academy of Ophthalmology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Reactivation of Chickenpox Virus Following COVID-19 Injections on the Rise
    Reactivation of Chickenpox Virus Following COVID-19 Injections on the RiseJune 23rd, 2022
  • Echoes of Measles Outbreaks in 2019: Antivaxxers Are Targeting Orthodox Jews in Brooklyn with COVID-19 Misinformation
    Echoes of Measles Outbreaks in 2019: Antivaxxers Are Targeting Orthodox Jews in Brooklyn with COVID-19 MisinformationNovember 1st, 2021
  • Prominent COVID-19 Vaccine Skeptics to Meet in Anchorage This Week as Alaska’s Case Rates Top the Nation
    Prominent COVID-19 Vaccine Skeptics to Meet in Anchorage This Week as Alaska’s Case Rates Top the NationOctober 28th, 2021
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