Dr. J. Frederick Riedel
Ophthalmologist
112 La Casa Via #260 Walnut Creek CA, 94598Rating
5/5
About
John Frederick Riedel, MD, is an ophthalmologist who diagnoses and treats patients at Diablo Valley Eye Medical Center - The Refractive and Cosmetic Laser Center in Walnut Creek, CA. They specialize in early diagnosis and treatment of all vision disorders and eye diseases. Furthermore, Dr. Riedel has staff memberships at several local hospitals, including John Muir Health Group, where he has served as Chief of Staff in the past, and is a board member of the Beckman Vision Center at UCSF. Earlier in his career, he served as president of the East Bay Ophthalmic Society and the California Association of Ophthalmology. Dr. Riedel has an impressive professional journey that spans twenty years and has expanse knowledge and unrivaled expertise in all facets of ophthalmology. He has served the underserved communities around the world, providing services including comprehensive eye exams, life-altering surgeries, prosthetic eyes, dispensing of eyeglasses and more.
Education and Training
Univ of Ca, San Francisco, Sch of Med, San Francisco Ca 1969
University of California 1969
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Strabismus
- Migraine
- Blepharitis
- Chalazion
- Nearsightedness
- Conjunctivitis
- Dry Eye Syndrome
Internships
- Oregon Health & Science University
Fellowships
- University of California0Eye Surgery
Professional Society Memberships
- American Academy of Osteopathy; American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery; Pan American Society; That Man May See, Board Member
Hobbies / Sports
- Hunting, Fishing
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