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Dr. Nikisha Richards, MD

Ophthalmology*
4.7 (29)
Map Pin Small Richmond, VA
Accepting new patients

Overview of Dr. Nikisha Richards, MD

Dr. Nikisha Richards, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Richmond, VA. They graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine and is affiliated with VCU Medical Center Main Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Richards an average 4.7 star rating.

Dr. Richards works at Practice in Richmond, VA with other offices in Henrico, VA. They frequently treat conditions like Orbital Fracture along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Richards' Office Locations

  1. 1
    Office
    401 N 11th St, Richmond, VA 23219 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (804) 828-9315
  2. 2
    Urology Specialists of Virginia PC
    8700 Stony Point Pkwy, Richmond, VA 23235 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (804) 323-0830
  3. 3
    Vcu Health Ambulatory Surgery Center LLC
    11958 W Broad St Fl 5, Henrico, VA 23233 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (804) 364-1007
  4. 4
    Medical College of Virginia Hospitals
    1250 E Marshall St, Richmond, VA 23298 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (804) 828-8643

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  • VCU Medical Center Main Hospital

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Orbital Fracture
Stye
Eye Infections
Orbital Fracture
Stye
Eye Infections

Treatment frequency



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Orbital Fracture
Stye
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Eye Infections
Accommodation Disorders
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Astigmatism
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Chalazion
Diabetic Retinopathy
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Ectropion of Eyelid
Exotropia
Eye Cancer
Eye Pain
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Eyelid Disorders
Farsightedness
Headache
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Hordeolum
Iridocyclitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Nearsightedness
Presbyopia
Strabismus
Tear Duct Disorders
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Visual Field Defects
Blepharorrhaphy
Excision of Chalazion
Eyelid Surgery
Repair of Brow Ptosis and Blepharoptosis
Acute Endophthalmitis
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Autoimmune Diseases
Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Tumor
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Brow Ptosis
Cancer
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Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chorioretinal Scars
Chorioretinitis
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Chronic Dacryoadenitis
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Convergence Insufficiency
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Dacryoadenitis
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Dislocation of Lens
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Entropion
Esotropia
Exophoria
Eyelid Spasm
Floaters
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Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Graves' Disease
Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hypertropia
Hyphema
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Hypotony of Eye
Hypotropia
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Keratoconus
Lagophthalmos
Lazy Eye
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Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Nystagmus
Ocular Hypertension
Optic Neuritis
Orbital Cellulitis
Panophthalmitis
Periorbital Cellulitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinguecula
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Posterior Scleritis
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemangioma
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoschisis
Solar Retinopathy
Staphyloma Posticum
Thyroid Disease
Trichiasis
Ulcerative Blepharitis
Vascular Disease
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
B-Scan Ultrasound
Blepharoplasty
Botox® for Blepharospasm
Canthoplasty and Canthopexy
Conjunctivoplasty
Cornea Surgery
Dacryocystorhinostomy
Enucleation of Eye
Exenteration
Extraocular Muscle Surgery
Eye Examination
Eye Surgery
Eyelash Epilation
Eyelid Tumor Reconstruction
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Lacrimal Surgery
Ocular Prosthetics
Optic Nerve Sheath Decompression Surgery
Orbit Evisceration
Orbital Decompression and Orbitotomy
Orbital Floor Fracture Repair
Orbital Surgical Procedures
Reconstructive Eyelid Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Entropion or Ectropion
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Strabismus Surgery
Tarsorrhaphy
Tear Duct Surgery
Temporal Artery Biopsy
Vision Screening
Vitreoretinal Surgery
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    4.7
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    Specialties*
    • Ophthalmology

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    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1508178419
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • Wayne State University School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Ophthalmology
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    Dr. Nikisha Richards, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Richards is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Richards has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Richards has seen patients for Orbital Fracture, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Richards on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    29 patients have reviewed Dr. Richards. The overall rating for this provider is 4.7. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Richards.

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