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Dr. Richard Hector, MD
Cornea & External Diseases* Age 78
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Dr. Richard Hector, MD

Cornea & External Diseases* Age 78
Bradenton, FL
Accepting new patients
52 years of experience
Dr. Richard Hector, MD is a Cornea & External Diseases Ophthalmologist in Bradenton, FL.
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About

Dr. Hector graduated from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine in 1974 and completed a residency at Letterman Army Medical Center. Dr. Richard Hector, MD is a Cornea & External Diseases Ophthalmologist in Bradenton, FL and has 52 years experience. Dr. Hector has experience treating conditions like Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis), Eye Infections, Keratitis, Presbyopia, Accommodation Disorders, Ocular Hypertension, Chorioretinal Scars and Herpetic Keratitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Hector's office accepts new patients. Dr. Hector also speaks German. Dr. Hector is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Experience Check

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Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Eye Infections
Keratitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Eye Infections
Keratitis
Presbyopia
Accommodation Disorders
Ocular Hypertension
Chorioretinal Scars
Herpetic Keratitis
Blepharitis
Disorder of Choroid
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Stye
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Hordeolum
Pinguecula
Chalazion
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Cataract
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Episcleritis Periodica Fugax
Astigmatism
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Exophoria
Heterophoria
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Tear Duct Surgery
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Strabismus
Trichiasis
Acute Endophthalmitis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Autoimmune Diseases
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blocked Tear Duct
Brain Disorders
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Congenital Nystagmus
Conjunctiva Cyst
Corneal Abrasion
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diplopia
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Dislocation of Lens
Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Esotropia
Exotropia
Eye Pain
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Farsightedness
Floaters
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Foreign Body in Eye
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Headache
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Hypertropia
Hypotropia
Iridocyclitis
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Keratoconus
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lazy Eye
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Migraine
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Nearsightedness
Non-Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Nystagmus
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Paralytic Strabismus
Pars Planitis
Posterior Scleritis
Progressive High Myopia
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Shingles
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Sympathetic Uveitis
Tear Duct Disorders
Visual Field Defects
B-Scan Ultrasound
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Cornea Surgery
Eye Examination
Eye Procedure
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Treatment
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Ultrasound
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening

Insurance Accepted

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    BlueOptions
    myBlue
    BlueCare HMO
    BlueSelect
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
    Cigna HMO
    LocalPlus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • APCN Choice POS II

Locations

  1. 1 Bradenton Anesthesia Services LLC
    6002 Pointe West Blvd, Bradenton, FL 34209
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2 The Eye Associates of Manatee LLP
    2111 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL 34239
    Monday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

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Languages Spoken
German
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Cornea & External Diseases
Ophthalmology
Specialties*
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Hector, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Hector's profile.

Dr. Hector frequently treats the following conditions: Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis), Eye Infections, Keratitis, Presbyopia, Accommodation Disorders, Ocular Hypertension, Chorioretinal Scars and Herpetic Keratitis. See more on Sharecare.

Yes, Dr. Richard Hector, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Education
Medical Education
  • Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
    1974
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
  • Letterman Army Medical Center
    1975
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • Letterman Army Medical Center
    1979
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • Emory University
    1983
Fellowship Hospital

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