Overview
Richard Birdsong, MD, is an ophthalmologist and associate chief of specialty care locations at Children's National.
His clinical expertise encompasses Strabismus, Amblyopia, Esotropia, and Congenital Cataract.
Dr. Birdsong is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology, 1999 and Ophthalmology: American Board Of Ophthalmology, 1999. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
9850 Key West Avenue, Rockville, MD 20850
111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20010
4600 North Park Avenue, Chevy, Chase, MD 20815
2900 Campus Way North, Lanham, MD 20706
111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20010
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. Richard H. Birdsong
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Richard H. Birdsong?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Richard H. 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 H. Birdsong a top-rated expert for Strabismus?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Richard H. 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 H. Birdsong specialize in?
While Dr. Richard H. Birdsong is a Pediatrics, 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 Pediatrics.
Does Dr. Richard H. Birdsong participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Richard H. Birdsong has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Strabismus. You can view a list of Dr. Richard H. 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 H. Birdsong accept my insurance?
Dr. Richard H. 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
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- 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.