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Dr. Richard Biddle Briggs M.D., Ophthalmologist
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Dr. Richard Biddle Briggs M.D.

Ophthalmologist

6801 Manchaca Rd Austin TX, 78745
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Dr. Richard Briggs is an ophthalmologist practicing in Austin, TX. Dr. Briggs specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Briggs 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. Briggs 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

Tx Tech Univ Hlth Sci Ctr Sch of Med, Lubbock Tx 1983

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine 1983

Board Certification

PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Cataracts
  • Diabetes
  • Pterygium
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Moles
  • Glaucoma
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Birthmark
  • Corneal Ulcer
  • Blepharitis
  • Chalazion

Dr. Richard Biddle Briggs M.D.'s Practice location

Richard Briggs, MD

6801 Manchaca Rd -
Austin, TX 78745
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New patients: 512-444-2015
Fax: 512-444-2010

1524 S IH 35 -
AUSTIN, TX 78704
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