Expertise in
19
conditions

Dr. David S. Risner

Ophthalmology
CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Medical Center
700 E Marshall Ave, 
Longview, TX 
Accepting New Patients
17 Years of Experience
Expertise in
19
conditions
CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Medical Center
700 E Marshall Ave, 
Longview, TX 

Overview

David Risner is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Longview, Texas. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years.

Dr. Risner is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Glaucoma.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. Dr. Risner is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Year

2009

Specialties

Ophthalmology

Licenses

Ophthalmology in TX

Languages Spoken

English
American Sign Language
Spanish

Gender

Male

Insurance

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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
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Friday Health

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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
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Provider Partners Health Plan
  • MEDICARE SNP
Superior Health Plan
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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

CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Medical Center
700 E Marshall Ave, Longview, TX 75601
Other Locations
Charles L. Heaton M.D. P.A.
2394 H G Mosley Pkwy, Longview, TX 75604

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.

1 Total Publications

An aggressive sphenoid wing meningioma causing foster kennedy syndrome.
An aggressive sphenoid wing meningioma causing foster kennedy syndrome.
Journal: Case reports in ophthalmological medicine
Published: January 21, 2012
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. David S. Risner

How do I make an appointment with Dr. David S. Risner?

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Is Dr. David S. Risner a top-rated expert for Cataract?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. David S. Risner is classified as an Distinguished 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. David S. Risner specialize in?

While Dr. David S. Risner is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Cataract, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.

Does Dr. David S. Risner participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. David S. Risner has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Cataract. You can view a list of Dr. David S. Risner's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. David S. Risner accept my insurance?

Dr. David S. Risner accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 903-315-2000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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