Overview
Richard Akers is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Shelby, North Carolina.
Dr. Akers is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Eyelid Bump, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).
Dr. Akers is currently accepting new patients.
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- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
1622 E Marion St, Shelby, NC 28150
335 E Parker Rd, Morganton, NC 28655
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Richard E. Akers
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Richard E. Akers?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Richard E. Akers by calling their office at 704-482-2020. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Richard E. Akers a top-rated expert for Cataract?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Richard E. Akers 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. Richard E. Akers specialize in?
While Dr. Richard E. Akers is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Eyelid Bump. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Richard E. Akers accept my insurance?
Dr. Richard E. Akers accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and AmeriHealth. We recommend calling the office directly at 704-482-2020 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
- CataractDr. Akers isDistinguished. Learn about Cataract.
- Advanced
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
- Dry Eye SyndromeDr. Akers isAdvanced. Learn about Dry Eye Syndrome.
- Eyelid BumpDr. Akers isAdvanced. Learn about Eyelid Bump.
- Interstitial KeratitisDr. Akers isAdvanced. Learn about Interstitial Keratitis.
- Late-Onset Retinal DegenerationDr. Akers isAdvanced. Learn about Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.
- Experienced
- Allergic ConjunctivitisDr. Akers isExperienced. Learn about Allergic Conjunctivitis.
- AmblyopiaDr. Akers isExperienced. Learn about Amblyopia.
- Benign Essential BlepharospasmDr. Akers isExperienced. Learn about Benign Essential Blepharospasm.
- Bietti Crystalline Dystrophy (BCD)Dr. Akers isExperienced. Learn about Bietti Crystalline Dystrophy (BCD).
- BlepharitisDr. Akers isExperienced. Learn about Blepharitis.
- ChalazionDr. Akers isExperienced. Learn about Chalazion.
- Choroid Plexus CarcinomaDr. Akers isExperienced. Learn about Choroid Plexus Carcinoma.
- Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)Dr. Akers isExperienced. Learn about Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye).
- Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness
- Diabetic RetinopathyDr. Akers isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Retinopathy.
- Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE)Dr. Akers isExperienced. Learn about Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE).
- EntropionDr. Akers isExperienced. Learn about Entropion.
- EpiscleritisDr. Akers isExperienced. Learn about Episcleritis.
- Fuchs DystrophyDr. Akers isExperienced. Learn about Fuchs Dystrophy.
- Geographic AtrophyDr. Akers isExperienced. Learn about Geographic Atrophy.
- GlaucomaDr. Akers isExperienced. Learn about Glaucoma.
- HyphemaDr. Akers isExperienced. Learn about Hyphema.
- Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1Dr. Akers isExperienced. Learn about Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1.
- MeibomianitisDr. Akers isExperienced. Learn about Meibomianitis.
- NearsightednessDr. Akers isExperienced. Learn about Nearsightedness.
- NeuroretinitisDr. Akers isExperienced. Learn about Neuroretinitis.
- Ocular Hypertension (OHT)Dr. Akers isExperienced. Learn about Ocular Hypertension (OHT).
- Optic Atrophy Type 1Dr. Akers isExperienced. Learn about Optic Atrophy Type 1.
- Optic Nerve AtrophyDr. Akers isExperienced. Learn about Optic Nerve Atrophy.
- Pigment-Dispersion SyndromeDr. Akers isExperienced. Learn about Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome.
- PresbyopiaDr. Akers isExperienced. Learn about Presbyopia.
- Retinal Artery OcclusionDr. Akers isExperienced. Learn about Retinal Artery Occlusion.
- Retinal Vein OcclusionDr. Akers isExperienced. Learn about Retinal Vein Occlusion.
- StrabismusDr. Akers isExperienced. Learn about Strabismus.
- Subconjunctival HemorrhageDr. Akers isExperienced. Learn about Subconjunctival Hemorrhage.
- UveitisDr. Akers isExperienced. Learn about Uveitis.
- X-Linked Infantile NystagmusDr. Akers isExperienced. Learn about X-Linked Infantile Nystagmus.