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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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ST MARY'S HOSPITALl

1230 BAXTER STREET ATHENS GA 30606

Head north on South Milledge Avenue (15 Alternate) 1.9 mi
Turn left onto Baxter Street 1.1 mi
Turn right 757 ft
Turn right 181 ft
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PIEDMONT ATHENS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERl

1199 PRINCE AVENUE ATHENS GA 30606

Head north on South Milledge Avenue (15 Alternate) 2.8 mi
Continue left onto Prince Avenue (15 Alternate) 2412 ft
Turn left onto Talmadge Drive 365 ft
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BARROW REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERl

316 NORTH BROAD STREET WINDER GA 30680

Head south on South Milledge Avenue (15 Alternate) 538 ft
Turn right onto Macon Highway 954 ft
Take the ramp on the left 1301 ft
Merge left onto Athens Perimeter (US 29) 1.3 mi
Continue straight onto Athens Perimeter (US 29) 2.5 mi
Take the ramp on the right onto US 29 13.0 mi
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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Continue straight onto East May Sreet (US 29 Business) 2865 ft
Turn right onto South Broad Street (11) 1.4 mi
Continue straight onto Gainesville Highway (GA 11) 920 ft
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ST MARY'S HOSPITALl

1230 BAXTER STREET ATHENS GA 30606

Head southeast on Langford Drive 796 ft
Turn left onto Virgil Langford Road 1948 ft
Turn left onto Oconee Connector 1.1 mi
Turn left onto Epps Bridge Parkway 2.3 mi
Go straight onto Atlanta Highway (US 78 Business) 2609 ft
Continue straight onto West Broad Street (US 78 Business) 4692 ft
Turn right 498 ft
Turn left 642 ft
Turn left 181 ft
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BARROW REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERl

316 NORTH BROAD STREET WINDER GA 30680

Head southeast on Langford Drive 796 ft
Turn right onto Virgil Langford Road 324 ft
Turn right onto US 29 11.4 mi
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
Continue straight onto Atlanta Highway Southeast (US 29 Business) 1684 ft
Continue straight onto East May Sreet (US 29 Business) 2865 ft
Turn right onto South Broad Street (11) 1.4 mi
Continue straight onto Gainesville Highway (GA 11) 920 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the left

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PIEDMONT ATHENS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERl

1199 PRINCE AVENUE ATHENS GA 30606

Head southeast on Langford Drive 796 ft
Turn left onto Virgil Langford Road 1948 ft
Turn left onto Oconee Connector 1605 ft
Take the ramp on the left 1046 ft
Merge left onto Athens Perimeter (GA 10 Loop) 4.0 mi
Take the ramp on the right 937 ft
Turn right onto Oglethorpe Avenue 1.6 mi
Turn right onto Prince Avenue (15 Alternate) 1096 ft
Turn right onto Talmadge Drive 365 ft
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