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Dr. Richard Bowers, MD

Ophthalmology*
3.3 (34)
Map Pin Small Sewickley, PA
Accepting new patients
34 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Richard Bowers, MD

Dr. Richard Bowers, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Sewickley, PA. They specialize in Ophthalmology, has 34 years of experience, and is board certified in Ophthalmology. They graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine and is affiliated with Heritage Valley Kennedy. Dr. Bowers, completed a residency at Ee Hosp-U Pittsburgh. Patients rated Dr. Bowers an average 3.3 star rating.

Dr. Bowers works at Sewickley Eye Group in Sewickley, PA with other offices in Mc Kees Rocks, PA. They frequently treat conditions like Ocular Hypertension along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna 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. Bowers' Office Locations

  1. 1
    Sewickley Eye Center Ltd.
    400 Broad St Ste 2020, Sewickley, PA 15143 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (412) 741-4610
  2. 2
    The Sewickley Eye Group
    27 Heckel Rd Ste 211, Mc Kees Rocks, PA 15136 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (412) 777-4300

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  • Heritage Valley Kennedy

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Ocular Hypertension
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Ocular Hypertension
Diabetic Cataracts
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Cataract
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Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Diseases
Corneal Ulcer
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Disorder of Choroid
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Dry Eyes
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Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eye Pain
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Eyelid Disorders
Glaucoma
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Hypertensive Retinopathy
Iridocyclitis
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Senile Cataracts
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Trichiasis
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Visual Field Defects
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Cataract Removal Surgery
Eyelid Surgery
Glaucoma Surgery
Accommodation Disorders
Acquired Coloboma
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Alternating Hyperphoria
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Anterior Scleritis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Bell's Palsy
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Erosion
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Ectropion of Eyelid
Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Esophoria
Esotropia
Exophoria
Exotropia
Eyelid Spasm
Floaters
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Foreign Body in Eye
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Headache
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Hemorrhagic Retinal Detachment
Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hordeolum
Hypertropia
Hyphema
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Hypotropia
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Keratoconus
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Migraine
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Miosis
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Nerve Sheath Tumors
Nodular Episcleritis
Nystagmus
Ophthalmoplegia
Optic Neuritis
Orbital Cellulitis
Orbital Fracture
Paralytic Strabismus
Pars Planitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinguecula
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Strabismus
Sympathetic Uveitis
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Blepharorrhaphy
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Contact Lens Treatment
Cornea Surgery
Cornea Transplant
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Excision of Chalazion
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Goniotomy
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Orbital Decompression and Orbitotomy
Pterygium Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Eye Laceration
Ultrasound
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)
Vitreoretinal Surgery
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    3.3
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    Based on 34 ratings
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    About Dr. Richard Bowers, MD

    Specialties*
    • Ophthalmology

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    Years of Experience
    • 34 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1588648109
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University of Minnesota
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Ee Hosp-U Pittsburgh
    Residency
    Internship
    • Montefiore Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Drexel University College of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Ophthalmology
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    Dr. Richard Bowers, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Bowers is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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

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

    34 patients have reviewed Dr. Bowers. The overall rating for this provider is 3.3. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Bowers.

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