Overview
Richard Urso is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas.
Dr. Urso is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Allergic Conjunctivitis, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), Entropion, and Chalazion.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. Dr. Urso is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
2855 Gramercy St, Houston, TX 77025
1447 Highway 6 Ste 110, Sugar Land, TX 77478
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 Urso
Is Dr. Richard Urso a top-rated expert for Allergic Conjunctivitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Richard Urso is classified as an Distinguished expert for Allergic Conjunctivitis, 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 Urso specialize in?
While Dr. Richard Urso is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Allergic Conjunctivitis, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Entropion. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Richard Urso participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Richard Urso has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Allergic Conjunctivitis. You can view a list of Dr. Richard Urso's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Richard Urso accept my insurance?
Dr. Richard Urso accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly 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
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)Dr. Urso isDistinguished. Learn about Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).
- Allergic ConjunctivitisDr. Urso isDistinguished. Learn about Allergic Conjunctivitis.
- CataractDr. Urso isDistinguished. Learn about Cataract.
- ChalazionDr. Urso isDistinguished. Learn about Chalazion.
- Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)Dr. Urso isDistinguished. Learn about Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye).
- Diabetic RetinopathyDr. Urso isDistinguished. Learn about Diabetic Retinopathy.
- Advanced
- Bell's PalsyDr. Urso isAdvanced. Learn about Bell's Palsy.
- Dry Eye SyndromeDr. Urso isAdvanced. Learn about Dry Eye Syndrome.
- Facial ParalysisDr. Urso isAdvanced. Learn about Facial Paralysis.
- GlaucomaDr. Urso isAdvanced. Learn about Glaucoma.
- Graves DiseaseDr. Urso isAdvanced. Learn about Graves Disease.
- HyphemaDr. Urso isAdvanced. Learn about Hyphema.
- Experienced
- AmblyopiaDr. Urso isExperienced. Learn about Amblyopia.
- AstigmatismDr. Urso isExperienced. Learn about Astigmatism.
- Benign Essential BlepharospasmDr. Urso isExperienced. Learn about Benign Essential Blepharospasm.
- Bietti Crystalline Dystrophy (BCD)Dr. Urso isExperienced. Learn about Bietti Crystalline Dystrophy (BCD).
- BlepharitisDr. Urso isExperienced. Learn about Blepharitis.
- Blocked Tear DuctDr. Urso isExperienced. Learn about Blocked Tear Duct.


