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Dr. Richard Johnson, MD

Ophthalmology*MaleAge 62

Ophthalmology*

Dr. Richard Johnson, MD is an ophthalmology specialist in Salem, VA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Virginia School of Medicine in 1988. He is affiliated with Lewisgale Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

Dr. Richard Johnson, MD

Practice

1802 Braeburn Dr Salem, VA 24153

Accepting new patients

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  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Low Wait Times
    Patients are usually seen in 10 minutes or less.
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Dr. Johnson's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Johnson

4.9

126 ratings, 95 with a written review
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
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Charles Salmon – Jun 17, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
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Melvin "Buddy" French – Jun 08, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
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Ed Elswick – May 20, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
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Valerie Ramey – May 19, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
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Delmer Rhodes – May 15, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Bob Yost – Apr 13, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 19, 2020
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Sonja Hollandsworth – Mar 10, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
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Robert Alderman – Mar 02, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
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Karen Bedwell – Feb 16, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
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Marcia J Vincent – Feb 10, 2020
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
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Becky T – Jan 28, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
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Virginiaheartgirl in Rocky Mount, VA – Jan 24, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
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Jan 23, 2020
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Rose Benson – Jan 22, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Jan 21, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
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About Me

Care Philosophy

My care philosophy is to treat people with the same dignity and compassion as I would want to be treated. Do unto others as you would have done unto you....Read more

Biography

Richard R. Johnson, MD, FAAO,  is a board-certified ophthalmologist in Salem, Virginia. Dr. Johnson graduated from the University of Virginia School...Read more

Specialties*

  • Ophthalmology

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Board Certifications

American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
Ophthalmology

Med College Va

Residency Hospital, 1992

Roanoke Memorial Hospital

Internship Hospital, 1989

University of Virginia School of Medicine

Medical School, 1988

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    Dr. Johnson's office is located at 1802 Braeburn Dr, Salem, VA 24153. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

    Locations

    Practice

    Blue Mountain Pathology Professioanl Corporation1802 Braeburn Dr Salem, VA 24153
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    Practice

    Salem Veterans Affairs Medical Center1970 Roanoke Blvd Salem, VA 24153
    2

    Affiliated Hospitals

    Lewisgale Medical Center

    1900 Electric Rd
    Salem, VA 24153
    Recipient of 13
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    74%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

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