Natario L. Couser, Ophthalmologist
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Natario L. Couser

Ophthalmologist

6611 Monument Avenue Richmond Virginia, 23226
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About

Dr. Couser received his undergraduate degree in Biochemistry at the University of Virginia. He completed his medical education and internship in Internal Medicine at the Medical College of Virginia/VCU School of Medicine. He completed his residency in Ophthalmology at Howard University Hospital, serving as co-chief resident in his final year. He then completed a fellowship in Pediatric Ophthalmology & Adult Strabismus at Emory University in Atlanta and is now working as an attending at the Stony Point Richmond Eye & Ear Surgical Specialty Center, previously the Richmond Eye & Ear Hospital and now one of the busiest multi-specialty outpatient surgery centers in Virginia. Dr. Couser also teaches Pediatric & Family Medicine residents, is a part of the Craniofacial Team at the Medical College of Virginia/VCU School of Medicine, has won numerous awards for research in his field and has a strong interest in Pediatric Ophthalmic Genetics.

Education and Training

MCV/VCU School of Medicine

Board Certification

Board Eligible

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 18 years of experience

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Lectures at VCU School of Medicine and for the American Academy of Ophthalmologists -

Awards

  • Howard University Hospital Excellence in Research Award   
  • Commonwealth Award for Medicine   
  • Roman-Barnes Society of Ophthalmology Scholarship Recipient   
  • American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Ambassador for Mid-Year Forum   
  • Research to Prevent Blindness Emory University Departmental Award   
  • Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine Summer Research Fellowship Award   

Internships

  • MCV/VCU School of Medicine

Fellowships

  • Emory University

Professional Society Memberships

  • AAO, AAPOS, Richmond Academy of Medicine

What do you attribute your success to?

  • I attribute my success to the foundation in my faith, the long term support of my family, the compassion & kindness demonstrated to others on a daily basis, being highly self-motivation, goal-oriented, truthful, hardworking, and sincerely dedicated to my patients.

Areas of research

  • Pediatric Vision Screening, Botox injections for the treatment of Strabismus, Pediatric Ophthalmic Genetics.

Philanthropic Initiatives

  • Medical Mission work in Haiti.

Teaching and speaking

  • Currently participate in the teaching of Pediatric & Family Medicine Residents.

Areas of research

Pediatric Vision Screening, Botox injections for the treatment of Strabismus, Pediatric Ophthalmic Genetics.

Natario L. Couser's Practice location

6611 Monument Avenue -
Richmond, Virginia 23226
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