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Richard Burns, MD, Ophthalmology, Temecula, CA, Southwest Healthcare System, Inland Valley Campus

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Ophthalmology • Temecula, CA

Cataract Related, Refractive Surgery

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

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1981 - 2025
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FAAO) American Academy of Ophthalmology

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

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