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Dr. Christopher Ricks, MD
Ophthalmology* Age 40
Dr. Christopher Ricks, MD
Dr. Christopher Ricks, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Provo, UT.
Dr. Christopher Ricks, MD

Dr. Christopher Ricks, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 40
Provo, UT
Accepting new patients
11 years of experience
Dr. Christopher Ricks, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Provo, UT.
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About Dr. Christopher Ricks, MD

Dr. Ricks graduated from University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston McGovern Medical School in 2015 and completed a residency at Moran Eye Center, University of Utah. Dr. Christopher Ricks, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Provo, UT and has 11 years experience. Dr. Ricks currently practices at Central Utah Optical and is affiliated with Gunnison Valley Hospital and Spanish Fork Hospital. Dr. Ricks has experience treating conditions like Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit, Pinguecula, Conjunctival Hemorrhage, Nearsightedness, Pterygium, Astigmatism, Eyelid Disorders, Chalazion, Tear Duct Disorders, Lacrimal Gland Disorder, Dry Eyes and Stye among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Ricks's office accepts new patients. Dr. Ricks also speaks Tongan. Dr. Ricks is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Experience Check

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Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Pinguecula
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Pinguecula
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Nearsightedness
Pterygium
Astigmatism
Eyelid Disorders
Chalazion
Tear Duct Disorders
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Dry Eyes
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Stye
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Cataract
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Lazy Eye
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Corneal Diseases
Drusen
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Senile Cataracts
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Accommodation Disorders
Cataract Removal Surgery
Keratitis
Diplopia
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Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Eye Infections
Strabismus
Farsightedness
Ocular Hypertension
Blepharitis
Eye Pain
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Headache
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Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Serous Detachment Retina
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Glaucoma
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Foreign Body in Eye
Floaters
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Retinal Ischemia
Trichiasis
Migraine
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Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Presbyopia
Diabetic Cataracts
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Esotropia
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Chorioretinal Scars
Uveitis
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Eye Cancer
Iridocyclitis
Diabetic Retinopathy
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Ectropion of Eyelid
Retinal Dystrophy
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Corneal Ulcer
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Keratoconus
Disorder of Choroid
Cornea Surgery
Eyelid Surgery
Conjunctiva Cyst
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Pterygium Surgery
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Exotropia
Acute Endophthalmitis
Anisocoria
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Autoimmune Diseases
Bell's Palsy
Benign Tumor
Black Eye
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Blindness
Brain Disorders
Brow Ptosis
Cancer
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Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Color Blindness
Contusion of the Eyeball
Convergence Insufficiency
Corneal Erosion
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Dislocation of Lens
Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Esophoria
Exophoria
Eyeball Contusion
Eyelid Spasm
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hordeolum
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hypertropia
Hyphema
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Hypotropia
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Juvenile Cataract
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Miosis
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Mydriasis
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Night Blindness
Nodular Episcleritis
Nystagmus
Optic Neuritis
Orbital Fracture
Paralytic Strabismus
Pars Planitis
Periorbital Cellulitis
Photokeratitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Progressive High Myopia
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retina Diseases
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinal Telangiectasis
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Shingles
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Solar Retinopathy
Thyroid Disease
Thyroid Eye Disease
Ulcer
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Vascular Disease
B-Scan Ultrasound
Conjunctivoplasty
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Excision of Chalazion
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Eye Examination
Eye Procedure
Eye Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Glaucoma Surgery
Glaucoma Treatment
LASIK
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Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Repair of Eye Laceration
Tear Duct Surgery
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
YAG Laser Capsulotomy

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Medicaid
  • MetLife PPO
  • United Concordia
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Assurant Health
  • Ameritas
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Humana
  • Guardian
  • Altius Health Plans
  • Principal Financial Group
  • Cigna
  • United Healthcare
  • Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield of Utah
  • Aetna

Where Dr. Christopher Ricks, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Central Utah Optical
    1735 N State St, Provo, UT 84604
  2. 2 Eye Center of Ephraim LLC
    43 E 450 N, Ephraim, UT 84627
  3. 3 Odan LLC
    325 W Center St Ste 204, Spanish Fork, UT 84660
  4. 4 Gunnison Valley Hospital
    64 E 100 N, Gunnison, UT 84634

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Meet Dr. Christopher Ricks, MD

Languages Spoken
Tongan
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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FAQs About Dr. Ricks's Practice

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Dr. Ricks frequently treats the following conditions: Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit, Pinguecula, Conjunctival Hemorrhage, Nearsightedness, Pterygium, Astigmatism, Eyelid Disorders, Chalazion, Tear Duct Disorders, Lacrimal Gland Disorder, Dry Eyes and Stye. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Christopher Ricks, MD is affiliated with Gunnison Valley Hospital and Spanish Fork Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Christopher Ricks, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston McGovern Medical School
    2015
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Internship
  • University of Utah Hospital
    2016
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • Moran Eye Center, University of Utah
    2019
Residency Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Christopher Ricks, MD Practices

  • Gunnison Valley Hospital

    64 E 100 S, Gunnison, UT

  • Spanish Fork Hospital

    765 E Market Place Dr, Spanish Fork, UT

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