Dr. David D. Richardson's Credentials

Accepting New Patients

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Biography

​David Richardson, M.D. is widely recognized as one of the top cataract and glaucoma surgeons in the US and is among an elite group of glaucoma surgeons in the country performing the highly specialized canaloplasty procedure. Dr. Richardson graduated Magna Cum Laude from University of Southern California and earned his Medical Degree from Harvard Medical School with scholarships from Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Kappa Phi, Harvard Medical Linnane and Harvard National. He completed his ophthalmology residency at the LAC+USC Medical Center/ Doheny Institute. Dr. David Richardson is also an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology at Keck School of Medicine of University of California.​​ Throughout his professional life, Dr. Richardson has engaged in the tireless pursuit of excellence, learning, and educating his patients and the public about eye health, particularly blindness prevention. He maintains two (2) health blogs and is an author of a book on cataracts. Dr. Richardson started his private practice in San Gabriel, CA in 1999 where he spearheaded the use of such modern technologies as the accommodating Crystalens (with cataract surgery) and the iTrack microcatheter (canaloplasty glaucoma surgery). He moved his practice to San Marino California In 2013. Read more: http://david-richardson-md.com ▒ About San Marino Eye ▒ San Marino Eye is one of the best vision centers in California lead by renowned Eye Surgeon, Dr. David Richardson. Our world-class standard and patient-focused approach make us one of the Leading Ophthalmology Centers in the US visited by patients from various parts of the world needing advanced glaucoma treatments. At San Marino Eye, we are focused solely on YOU. We offer treatment based on your real needs using the best modern technology for your benefit. Yes, we have the most comprehensive and advanced glaucoma and cataract treatments available, but the heart of our service is we spend more time with you. We Listen. You'll See℠

Languages

• English
• Spanish

Education

• Harvard Medical School (Grad. 1995)

Other Specialties

• Ophthalmologist

Areas of Expertise

• Glaucoma
• Dry eyes
• Wet macular degeneration
• Cataract surgery
• Eye floaters
• Cataracts
• Retinal detachment

Awards & Recognitions

• Harvard Linnane Scholar, Harvard Medical School
• Order of the Palm, University of Southern California
• Milo Don Appleman Jr., M.D. Memorial Award, University of Southern California
• Pasadena Magazine’s Top Doctor Honors (2008-2018)
• Harvard National Scholar, Harvard Medical School
• Phi Kappa Phi Graduate Scholarship, Harvard Medical School
• Phi Beta Kappa Graduate Scholarship, Harvard Medical School
• Magna Cum Laude, University of Southern California
• Patients’ Choice Award (2009-2013)
• SoCal Super Doctors® Honors (2010 – 2018)
• J. Wesley Robb Endowed Scholarship in Human Value, University of Southern California
• Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2010-2014)

Publications & Research

• So You've Got A Cataract