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Dr. Richard Birdsong, MD

Ophthalmology*
Map Pin Small Rockville, MD
Accepting new patients
38 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Richard Birdsong, MD

Dr. Richard Birdsong, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Rockville, MD. They specialize in Ophthalmology, has 38 years of experience, and is board certified in Ophthalmology. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI / MEDICAL CENTER and is affiliated with University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center and Children's National Hospital.

Dr. Birdsong works at Practice in Rockville, MD with other offices in Lanham, MD and Washington, DC. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and CareFirst 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. Birdsong's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Children's National Amb Surg Ctr At Montgomery Co
    9850 Key West Ave, Rockville, MD 20850 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (301) 765-5400
  2. 2
    Children's National Prince George's
    2900 Campus Way N, Lanham, MD 20706 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (301) 276-9100
  3. 3
    Children's National Hospital
    111 Michigan Ave NW, Washington, DC 20010 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (202) 476-3015

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  • University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center
  • Children's National Hospital

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    Specialties*
    • Ophthalmology

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    • 38 years of experience
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    Education & Certifications

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    • UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI / MEDICAL CENTER
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    • Ophthalmology
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