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David Richards, MD, Ophthalmology, Tampa, FL, AdventHealth Ocala

DavidWRichardsMD

Ophthalmology Tampa, FL

Associate Professor, Ophthalmology, USF-Morsani

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Summary

  • Dr. David Richards, MD is a board certified ophthalmologist in Tampa, Florida. He is currently licensed to practice medicine in Florida, Puerto Rico, and Virginia. He is affiliated with Tampa General Hospital, UF Health The Villages Hospital, and AdventHealth Ocala.

Education & Training

  • University of Miami/Jackson Health System/Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
    University of Miami/Jackson Health System/Bascom Palmer Eye InstituteResidency, Ophthalmology, 1986 - 1988
  • Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
    Virginia Commonwealth University Health SystemResidency, Ophthalmology, 1983 - 1986
  • Tucson Hospitals Medical Education
    Tucson Hospitals Medical EducationInternship, Transitional Year, 1976 - 1977
  • University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine
    University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of MedicineClass of 1976

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 1977 - 2025
  • PR State Medical License
    PR State Medical License 2013 - 2016
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 1985 - 2006
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Super Doctor SuperDoctors.com

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Injects Presidential Politics into the Covid Vaccine Debate
    Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Injects Presidential Politics into the Covid Vaccine DebateSeptember 19th, 2023

Hospital Affiliations