Overview
Alan Richards is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Dr. Richards is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Strabismus, Esotropia, X-Linked Infantile Nystagmus, and Amblyopia.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles.
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- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
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- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
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- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
1400 E Bert Kouns Industrial Loop Ste 103, Shreveport, LA 71105
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Alan Richards
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Alan Richards?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Alan Richards by calling their office at 318-222-8402. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Alan Richards a top-rated expert for Strabismus?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Alan Richards is classified as an Distinguished expert for Strabismus, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Alan Richards specialize in?
While Dr. Alan Richards is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Strabismus, Esotropia, and X-Linked Infantile Nystagmus. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Alan Richards participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Alan Richards has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Strabismus. You can view a list of Dr. Alan Richards's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Alan Richards accept my insurance?
Dr. Alan Richards accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 318-222-8402 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- EsotropiaDr. Richards isDistinguished. Learn about Esotropia.
- StrabismusDr. Richards isDistinguished. Learn about Strabismus.
- Advanced
- AmblyopiaDr. Richards isAdvanced. Learn about Amblyopia.
- X-Linked Infantile NystagmusDr. Richards isAdvanced. Learn about X-Linked Infantile Nystagmus.
- Experienced
- AniridiaDr. Richards isExperienced. Learn about Aniridia.
- AstigmatismDr. Richards isExperienced. Learn about Astigmatism.
- Baller-Gerold SyndromeDr. Richards isExperienced. Learn about Baller-Gerold Syndrome.
- Blocked Tear DuctDr. Richards isExperienced. Learn about Blocked Tear Duct.
- Brown SyndromeDr. Richards isExperienced. Learn about Brown Syndrome.
- ColobomaDr. Richards isExperienced. Learn about Coloboma.