Expertise in
12
conditions
Expertise in
12
conditions

Overview

Christopher Ricks is an Ophthalmologist in Ephraim, Utah. Dr. Ricks is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Pinguecula, Meibomianitis, and Dry Eye Syndrome. Dr. Ricks is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

The University Of Texas Medical School At Houston

Residency

University of Utah School of Medicine

Specialties

Ophthalmology

Licenses

Ophthalmology in UT

Board Certifications

American Board Of Ophthalmology

Hospital Affiliations

Spanish Fork Hospital
Sanpete Valley Hospital
Utah Valley Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
BridgeSpan
  • EPO
  • HMO
Cambia Health Solutions
  • EPO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Deseret Mutual Benefit Administrators
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
EMI Health
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
Regence
  • EPO
  • PPO
SelectHealth
  • HMO
  • POS
Steward Health Care
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
Sunshine Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
Tufts
  • HMO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
University of Utah Health
  • EPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Excel Eye Center
Ephraim, UT 84627
Other Locations
Excel Eye Center
325 W Center St, Spanish Fork, UT 84660
Excel Eye Center
1735 N State St, Provo, UT 84604
Excel Eye Center
35 E Center St, Gunnison, UT 84634

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Christopher Ricks

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Christopher Ricks?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Christopher Ricks by calling their office at 801-374-1818. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Christopher Ricks a top-rated expert for Cataract?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Christopher Ricks is classified as an Advanced expert for Cataract, 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. Christopher Ricks specialize in?

While Dr. Christopher Ricks is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Cataract, Pinguecula, and Meibomianitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.

Does Dr. Christopher Ricks participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Christopher Ricks has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Cataract. You can view a list of Dr. Christopher Ricks's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Christopher Ricks accept my insurance?

Dr. Christopher Ricks accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 801-374-1818 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.

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