Dr. Richard Urso, MD | Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery in Houston, TX

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Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery*

4.2 (52)

Houston, TX

Accepting new patients

36 years of experience

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Overview of Dr. Richard Urso, MD

Dr. Richard Urso, MD is an Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Specialist in Houston, TX.They specialize in Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, has 36 years of experience, and is board certified in Ophthalmology. They graduated from University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston McGovern Medical School and is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital, HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood, Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital and Memorial Hermann Surgical Hospital Kingwood. Dr. Urso, completed a residency at University Tex Southwestern/Parkland Memorial Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Urso an average 4.2 star rating.

Dr. Urso works at

Houston Eye Associates

in Houston, TX with other offices in Sugar Land, TX and Kingwood, TX. They frequently treat conditions like Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Nearsightedness along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Urso's Office Locations

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Houston Eye Associates
2855 Gramercy St, Houston, TX 77025 Directions Phone Icon (713) 668-6828

Monday

07:30 - 16:30

Tuesday

07:30 - 16:30

Wednesday

07:30 - 16:30

Thursday

07:30 - 16:30

Friday

07:30 - 16:30

Saturday

08:00 - 11:30
2

Houston Eye Associates
1447 Highway 6 Ste 110, Sugar Land, TX 77478 Directions Phone Icon (281) 565-2020
3

Houston Eye Associates
22659 Highway 59 N Ste 100, Kingwood, TX 77339 Directions Phone Icon (281) 348-3375
4

Gramercy
2855 Gramercy St, Houston, TX 77025 Directions Phone Icon (713) 558-8711
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Houston Eye Associates
22659 Highway 59 N Ste 100, Kingwood, TX 77339 Directions Phone Icon (281) 565-2020

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Houston Methodist Hospital
HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood
Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital
Memorial Hermann Surgical Hospital Kingwood

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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration

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4.2

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Based on 52 ratings

Patient Ratings (52)

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(40)

4 Star

(1)

3 Star

(2)

2 Star

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1 Star

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About Dr. Richard Urso, MD

Specialties*

Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
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Years of Experience

36 years of experience

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Languages Spoken

English

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NPI Number

1154316255

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Education & Certifications

Fellowship

Houston Eye Assocs

Fellowship

Residency

University Tex Southwestern/Parkland Memorial Hospital

Residency

Internship

University Tex Southwestern

Internship

Medical Education

University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston McGovern Medical School

Medical Education

Board Certifications

Ophthalmology

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Is Dr. Richard Urso, MD accepting new patients?

Dr. Richard Urso, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Urso is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

Does Dr. Richard Urso, MD accept my insurance?

Dr. Urso accepts Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield, and other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Does Dr. Richard Urso, MD offer telehealth services?

Dr. Urso has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

What practice does Dr. Richard Urso, MD work with?

Dr. Urso works at Houston Eye Associates in Houston, TX with other offices in Sugar Land, TX and Kingwood, TX. View the full addresses on Dr. Urso’s profile.

What are common conditions Dr. Richard Urso, MD treats?

Dr. Urso has seen patients for Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Nearsightedness, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Urso on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

How do patients rate Dr. Richard Urso, MD in reviews?

52 patients have reviewed Dr. Urso. The overall rating for this provider is 4.2. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Urso.

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Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Urso, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Urso appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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Dr. Richard Urso, MD

Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

Houston Eye Associates

2855 Gramercy St Houston, TX 77025

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Dr. Richard Urso, MD | Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery in Houston, TX | Healthline FindCare (2024)

Overview of Dr. Richard Urso, MD

Dr. Urso's Office Locations

Hospital Affiliations

Admitting Hospitals
Admitting hospitals are where the provider is credentialed to see patients, perform procedures, and send patients for continuous care.

What is treatment frequency?

Treatment frequency

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About Dr. Richard Urso, MD

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Dr. Richard Urso, MD | Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery in Houston, TX | Healthline FindCare (2024)

Overview of Dr. Richard Urso, MD

Dr. Urso's Office Locations

Hospital Affiliations Admitting HospitalsAdmitting hospitals are where the provider is credentialed to see patients, perform procedures, and send patients for continuous care.

What is treatment frequency?

Treatment frequency

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Ratings & Reviews Reviews are displayed in date order and collected from patients who have agreed to reporting accurate and fair reviews. Providers with no reviews may have a new FindCare profile, or no submitted reviews on FindCare yet.Learn more about how FindCare's ratings and reviews work

About Dr. Richard Urso, MD

Education & Certifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Related Articles

References

Hospital Affiliations

Admitting Hospitals
Admitting hospitals are where the provider is credentialed to see patients, perform procedures, and send patients for continuous care.

Ratings & Reviews

Reviews are displayed in date order and collected from patients who have agreed to reporting accurate and fair reviews. Providers with no reviews may have a new FindCare profile, or no submitted reviews on FindCare yet.
Learn more about how FindCare's ratings and reviews work