Dr. Richard S Freeman MD
Ophthalmologist
6060 Clearwater Dr Suite 150 Hopkins MN, 55343About
Dr. Richard Freeman is an ophthalmologist practicing in Hopkins, MN. Dr. Freeman specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Freeman can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Freeman can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.
Education and Training
Univ of Mn Med Sch-Minneapolis, Minneapolis Mn 1982
University of Minnesota Medical School 1982
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Headaches
- Birth Defects
- Down Syndrome
- Strabismus
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
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