Richard R. Burns MD

Cataract Related, Refractive Surgery

Physician

41637 Margarita Rd Ste 100Temecula, CA 92591

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Summary

Dr. Richard Burns is an ophthalmologist in Temecula, CA and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Inland Valley Medical Center, Southwest Healthcare System, and Sharp Memorial Hospital. He received his medical degree from Mayo Clinic School of Medicine and his ophthalmology residency was at the University of California, San Diego. During the last 35 years he has exclusively practiced advanced cataract surgery ( laser cataract removal, multifocal and toric lenses )and advanced lasik surgery.

Education & Training

University of California (San Diego) Medical CenterResidency, Ophthalmology, 1981 - 1984
Carilion Clinic-Virginia Tech Carilion School of MedicineInternship, Transitional Year, 1980 - 1981
Mayo Clinic College of MedicineClass of 1980

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Certifications & Licensure

CA State Medical License 1981 - 2027
American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification DataMotion Direct, DataMotion, Inc., 2013-2015, 2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification OpenEMR, OEMR, 2013-2015, 2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Allscripts ePrescribe, Allscripts, 2013-2015, 2017