Richard Stiverson MD
Ophthalmologist
10240 PARK MEADOWS DR LONE TREE CO, 80124About
Dr. Richard Stiverson is an ophthalmologist practicing in Denver, CO. Dr. Stiverson specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Stiverson 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. Stiverson 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.
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