Overview
Richard Lewis is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas.
Dr. Lewis is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Glaucoma, Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation, Trabeculectomy, and Cataract Removal.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 198 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials.
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Locations
1977 Butler Blvd, Houston, TX 77030
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Lewis has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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 Lewis
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Richard Lewis?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Richard Lewis by calling their office at 713-798-6100. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Richard Lewis a top-rated expert for Ocular Hypertension (OHT)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Richard Lewis is classified as an Distinguished expert for Ocular Hypertension (OHT), 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 Lewis specialize in?
While Dr. Richard Lewis is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Glaucoma, and Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Richard Lewis participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Richard Lewis has published 196 articles and abstracts on conditions like Ocular Hypertension (OHT). You can view a list of Dr. Richard Lewis's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Richard Lewis accept my insurance?
Dr. Richard Lewis accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-798-6100 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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- Distinguished
- GlaucomaDr. Lewis isDistinguished. Learn about Glaucoma.
- Ocular Hypertension (OHT)Dr. Lewis isDistinguished. Learn about Ocular Hypertension (OHT).
- Pigment-Dispersion SyndromeDr. Lewis isDistinguished. Learn about Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome.
- Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental RetardationDr. Lewis isDistinguished. Learn about Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation.
- Advanced
- CataractDr. Lewis isAdvanced. Learn about Cataract.
- Isolated Ectopia LentisDr. Lewis isAdvanced. Learn about Isolated Ectopia Lentis.
- Late-Onset Retinal DegenerationDr. Lewis isAdvanced. Learn about Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.
- Retinitis PigmentosaDr. Lewis isAdvanced. Learn about Retinitis Pigmentosa.
- TrabeculectomyDr. Lewis isAdvanced. Learn about Trabeculectomy.
- Experienced
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
- Anophthalmia Plus SyndromeDr. Lewis isExperienced. Learn about Anophthalmia Plus Syndrome.
- Brown SyndromeDr. Lewis isExperienced. Learn about Brown Syndrome.
- Cataract RemovalDr. Lewis isExperienced. Learn about Cataract Removal.
- CHARGE SyndromeDr. Lewis isExperienced. Learn about CHARGE Syndrome.
- Cone DystrophyDr. Lewis isExperienced. Learn about Cone Dystrophy.