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Dr. Richard Hamilton, MD
Ophthalmology* Age 56
Dr. Richard Hamilton, MD
5.0 (2 Ratings)
Dr. Richard Hamilton, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Lakeland, FL.
Dr. Richard Hamilton, MD
5.0 (2 Ratings)

Dr. Richard Hamilton, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 56
Lakeland, FL
Accepting new patients
Dr. Richard Hamilton, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Lakeland, FL.

About Dr. Richard Hamilton, MD

Dr. Hamilton graduated from HARVARD UNIVERSITY / SCHOOL OF PSYCHOLOGY and completed a residency at Los Angeles County - USC Medical Center|University of Colorado Hospital. Dr. Richard Hamilton, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Lakeland, FL. Dr. Hamilton currently practices at Lakeland Pathologists PA and is affiliated with AdventHealth Sebring. Dr. Hamilton has experience treating conditions like Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP), Retinal Dystrophy, Retinoschisis, Retinal Vascular Occlusion, Macular or Retinal Edema, Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Hamilton received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 2 times. Dr. Hamilton's office accepts new patients. Dr. Hamilton is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinoschisis
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinoschisis
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Macular or Retinal Edema
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Disorder of Choroid
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
Diabetic Retinopathy
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Chorioretinal Scars
Macular Hole
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Retinal Telangiectasis
Acute Endophthalmitis
Endophthalmitis
Posterior Uveitis
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinal Ischemia
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Migraine
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Vitreous Hemorrhage
Vitreous Surgery
Retinal Cysts
Visual Field Defects
Progressive High Myopia
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Ocular Hypertension
Glaucoma
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Serous Detachment Retina
Floaters
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Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Cataract
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Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Dystrophy
Choroidal Hemorrhage Rupture
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Diseases
Corneal Ulcer
Diplopia
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Dislocation of Lens
Drusen
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Dry Eyes
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Episcleritis Periodica Fugax
Exotropia
Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eye Melanoma
Eye Pain
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Eyelid Disorders
Farsightedness
Foreign Body in Eye
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hyphema
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Hypopyon
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Hypotony of Eye
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iridocyclitis
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Nearsightedness
Night Blindness
Non-Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Optic Neuritis
Pterygium
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Scleromalacia Perforans
Senile Cataracts
Strabismus
Tear Duct Disorders
Uveitis
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B-Scan Ultrasound
Cornea Surgery
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Ultrasound
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Small Group Elect HMO
  • BlueCard PPO
  • Choice Plus POS II
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Aetna HMO
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
  • Choice Plus POS
    Navigate Plus POS
    Options PPO
    Navigate HMO
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
    Seamless HMO
    Cigna HMO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage

Where Dr. Richard Hamilton, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Lakeland Pathologists PA
    1910 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33805
    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 MD Medical Operations LLC
    410 1st St S, Winter Haven, FL 33880
    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
  3. 3 Vitreous & Retina Consultants PA
    250 Avenue K SW Ste 200, Winter Haven, FL 33880
  4. 4 Winter Haven Ambulatory Surgical Center
    325 Avenue B NW, Winter Haven, FL 33881

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Jun 14, 2024
Dr Hamilton is an outstanding doctor I'm very fortunate to have a great doctor my ophthalmologist at Watson clinic sent me to Dr Hamilton because I have macular degeneration
Cherry T — Jun 14, 2024
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Meet Dr. Richard Hamilton, MD

Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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FAQs About Dr. Hamilton's Practice

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

Dr. Hamilton frequently treats the following conditions: Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP), Retinal Dystrophy, Retinoschisis, Retinal Vascular Occlusion, Macular or Retinal Edema, Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Richard Hamilton, MD is affiliated with AdventHealth Sebring.

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

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • HARVARD UNIVERSITY / SCHOOL OF PSYCHOLOGY
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 Colorado Hospital
    1998
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • Los Angeles County - USC Medical Center|University of Colorado Hospital
    2003
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • Massachusetts General Hospital|Medical College Of Wisconsin
    1995
Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Richard Hamilton, MD Practices

  • AdventHealth Sebring

    4200 Sun N Lake Blvd, Sebring, FL

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