Overview
Richard Birdsong is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Rockville, Maryland.
His clinical expertise encompasses Strabismus, Amblyopia, Esotropia, and Congenital Cataract.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
9850 Key West Ave, Rockville, MD 20850
111 Michigan Ave NW, Washington, DC 20010
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Richard Birdsong
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Richard Birdsong?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Richard Birdsong by calling their office at 301-765-5400. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Richard Birdsong a top-rated expert for Strabismus?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Richard Birdsong is classified as an Experienced 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. Richard Birdsong specialize in?
While Dr. Richard Birdsong is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Strabismus, Amblyopia, and Esotropia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Richard Birdsong participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Richard Birdsong has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Strabismus. You can view a list of Dr. Richard Birdsong's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Richard Birdsong accept my insurance?
Dr. Richard Birdsong accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 301-765-5400 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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- Experienced
- AmblyopiaDr. Birdsong isExperienced. Learn about Amblyopia.
- Blocked Tear DuctDr. Birdsong isExperienced. Learn about Blocked Tear Duct.
- ChalazionDr. Birdsong isExperienced. Learn about Chalazion.
- Congenital CataractDr. Birdsong isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Cataract.
- Epicanthal FoldsDr. Birdsong isExperienced. Learn about Epicanthal Folds.
- EsotropiaDr. Birdsong isExperienced. Learn about Esotropia.