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Dr. Sidney Gicheru, MD
Ophthalmology* Age 58
Dr. Sidney Gicheru, MD
Dr. Sidney Gicheru, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Irving, TX.
Dr. Sidney Gicheru, MD

Dr. Sidney Gicheru, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 58
Irving, TX
Accepting new patients
30 years of experience
Dr. Sidney Gicheru, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Irving, TX.
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About Dr. Sidney Gicheru, MD

Dr. Gicheru graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in 1996 and completed a residency at University Of Texas-Southwestern Medical School Dept. Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Sidney Gicheru, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Irving, TX and has 30 years experience. Dr. Gicheru has experience treating conditions like Chronic Conjunctivitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Gicheru's office accepts new patients. Dr. Gicheru also speaks Spanish and Vietnamese. Dr. Gicheru is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Chronic Conjunctivitis
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinal Dystrophy
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinal Dystrophy
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Bell's Palsy
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Dry Eyes
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Tear Duct Disorders
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Eyelid Disorders
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Glaucoma
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Migraine
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Eye Infections
Pterygium
Corneal Diseases
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Squamous Blepharitis
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Blepharitis
Cataract
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Senile Cataracts
Cataract Removal Surgery
Astigmatism
Diabetic Retinopathy
Drusen
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Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Keratitis
Accommodation Disorders
Acquired Coloboma
Anisocoria
Anterior Scleritis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Autoimmune Diseases
Behçet's Disease
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Benign Tumor
Black Eye
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blocked Tear Duct
Cataract Surgery Complications
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Eye Disease
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diplopia
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Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Ectropion of Eyelid
Entropion
Esophoria
Exotropia
Eye Cancer
Eye Disease
Eye Injuries
Eye Pain
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Eye Trauma
Eyelid Spasm
Floaters
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Graves' Disease
Headache
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Heterophoria
Hordeolum
Hypertropia
Hyphema
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Hypotropia
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iridocyclitis
Keratoconus
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Nearsightedness
Ocular Hypertension
Optic Neuritis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinguecula
Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Retina Diseases
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinoschisis
Sarcoidosis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Strabismus
Stye
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Temporal Arteritis
Trachoma
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Ulcer
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Uveitis
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Vascular Disease
Vertical Heterophoria
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Xanthelasma of Eyelid
B-Scan Ultrasound
Cornea Surgery
Excision of Chalazion
Eye Examination
Eye Procedure
Eye Surgery
Eyeglasses
Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Glaucoma Surgery
Iridectomy
LASIK
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Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK)
Relaxing Corneal Incisions
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Tear Duct Surgery
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
YAG Laser Capsulotomy

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Aetna
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Golden Rule
  • United Healthcare
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Tricare
  • Humana
  • Cigna
  • Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield

Where Dr. Sidney Gicheru, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Office
    440 W Lyndon B Johnson Fwy Ste 300, Irving, TX 75063
  2. 2 Office
    440 W Hwy 635 Ste 300, Irving, TX 75063
  3. 3 Office
    4708 Dexter Dr Ste 450, Plano, TX 75093

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Meet Dr. Sidney Gicheru, MD

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Vietnamese
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Cataract Surgery
Ophthalmology
Specialties*
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FAQs About Dr. Gicheru's Practice

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Dr. Sidney Gicheru, MD is affiliated with Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Irving, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Grapevine, Medical City Las Colinas and Baylor Scott & White Surgical Hospital Las Colinas.

Yes, Dr. Sidney Gicheru, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
    1996
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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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
  • Beth Israel Hospital / Harvard Medical School
    1997
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • University Of Texas-Southwestern Medical School Dept. Of Ophthalmology
    2000
Residency Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Sidney Gicheru, MD Practices

  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Irving

    1901 N MacArthur Blvd, Irving, TX

  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Grapevine

    1650 W College St, Grapevine, TX

  • Medical City Las Colinas

    6800 N MacArthur Blvd, Irving, TX

  • Baylor Scott & White Surgical Hospital Las Colinas

    400 W Lyndon B Johnson Fwy, Irving, TX

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