Dr. Richard Edwin Pitts M.D.
Ophthalmologist
7710 Beechnut St Suite 100 Houston TX, 77074About
Dr. Richard Pitts is an ophthalmologist practicing in Houston, TX. Dr. Pitts specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Pitts 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. Pitts 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 Tx Med Branch Galveston, Galveston Tx 1972
Texas A&M University, TX 1972
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Pterygium
- Macular Degeneration
- Headaches
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Corneal Ulcer
- Chalazion
- Dry Eye Syndrome
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