Dr. Richard Stephen Hope MD
Ophthalmologist
19671 Beach Blvd Suite 400 Huntington Beach CA, 92648About
Dr. Richard Hope is an ophthalmologist practicing in Huntington Beach, CA. Dr. Hope specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Hope 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. Hope 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
University of California 1995
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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