Dr. Richard Grady Carriker MD
Ophthalmologist
6245 N 16th St Phoenix AZ, 85016About
Dr. Richard Carriker is an ophthalmologist practicing in Phoenix, AZ. Dr. Carriker specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Carriker 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. Carriker 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
Creighton University School of Medicine 1980
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Strabismus
- Blepharitis
- Conjunctivitis
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