Dr. Richard J. Hairston
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1225 West Bay Drive
Largo, FL, United States
33770
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Dr. Richard J. Hairston's Credentials
Accepting New Patients
Yes, this doctor is accepting new patients
Biography
Richard J. Hairston, MD, FACS, is a vitreous and retina specialist. He joined The Eye Institute in June 2001 coming to us from a busy retina practice in Washington, DC. Dr. Hairston graduated from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and did his residency at the Wilmer Ophthalmological Institute at Johns Hopkins University. He completed a fellowship in diseases and surgery of the retina and vitreous at The Center for Retina Vitreous Surgery, Memphis, Tennessee. He then served as Assistant Chief of Service in Ophthalmology and Director of the Ocular Trauma Service at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Most recently he was Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at Johns Hopkins University. He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. Dr. Hairston enjoys an international reputation as an outstanding retina and vitreous surgeon.
Languages
- English
Education
- Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine (Grad. 1989)
Areas of Expertise
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Retinal detachment
I feel very fortunate that Dr.Hairston performed my Retina surgery.He stayed late to take care of my emergency eye issue.I was scared to death ,but he made me feel safe and confident he could save my eye sight.I truly appreciate him as my doctor.I highly recommend him!
Submitted July 21, 2020