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Dr. Richard H Blue M.D., Ophthalmologist
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Dr. Richard H Blue M.D.

Ophthalmologist

4/5(36)
651 S Milledge Ave Athens GA, 30605
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4/5

About

Dr. Richard Blue is an ophthalmologist practicing in Athens, GA. Dr. Blue specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Blue 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. Blue 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 Tn, Memphis, Coll of Med, Memphis Tn 1980

Board Certification

OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO- 1986

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 40 years of experience

Dr. Richard H Blue M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 651 S Milledge Ave

651 S Milledge Ave -
Athens, GA 30605
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New patients: 706-546-9290
Fax: 706-546-4938
http://www.bluelasergroup.com

1747 LANGFORD DR -
BOGART, GA 30622
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New patients: 706-549-0005
Fax: 706-850-3180

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Patient Experience with Dr. Blue


4.0

Based on 36 reviews

Dr. Richard H Blue M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 36 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Ophthalmologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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1230 BAXTER STREET ATHENS GA 30606

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316 NORTH BROAD STREET WINDER GA 30680

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316 NORTH BROAD STREET WINDER GA 30680

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Turn right onto Hog Mountain Road (US 29 Business) 2.3 mi
Turn left onto Atlanta Highway Southeast (US 29 Business) 3732 ft
Continue straight onto Atlanta Hwy SE (US 29 Business) 1481 ft
Continue straight onto Lawrenceville-Athens Highway (US 29 Business) 1931 ft
Continue straight onto Atlanta Highway Southeast (US 29 Business) 797 ft
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1199 PRINCE AVENUE ATHENS GA 30606

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