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Dr. Richard Breazeale, MD

Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery* Age 54
Dr. Richard Breazeale, MD
4.3 (10 Ratings)
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Dr. Richard Breazeale, MD

Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery* Age 54
Hixson, TN
Accepting new patients
30 years of experience
 

Overview

Dr. Richard Breazeale, MD works in Hixson, TN as a Vitreoretinal Disease Specialist and has 30 years experience.

They are board certified in Ophthalmology and graduated from University of Tn Health Sci Center in 1994. Dr. Breazeale completed a residency at Eastern Virginia Medical School. Dr. Breazeale has has worked on more claims relating to Retinal Vascular Occlusion and Age-Related Macular Degeneration than other providers in the area. At present, Dr. Breazeale has received an average rating of 4.3 from patients and has been reviewed 10 times. They are affiliated with Erlanger Baroness Hospital. They are accepting new patients. Dr. Breazeale practices at Practice in Hixson, TN and has additional offices in Chattanooga, TN and Dalton, GA.

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  • Aetna HMO
    Choice Plus POS II
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  • Blue Open Access Alternate Network POS
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  • GA Employee Cigna + Oscar LocalPlus EPO
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  • Choice Plus POS
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Locations

  1. 1 Southeastern Retina Associates P.c.
    1605 Williams Rd # 201, Hixson, TN 37343
  2. 2 Office
    979 E 3rd St Ste C235, Chattanooga, TN 37403
  3. 3 Office
    7268 Jarnigan Rd Ste 300, Chattanooga, TN 37421
  4. 4 Georgia Highlands Csb- Georgia
    1506 N Thornton Ave Ste D, Dalton, GA 30720

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4.3
Based on 10 Reviews
5 Stars (7)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (2)
1 Star (0)

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Dec 07, 2022
The office staff and doctor are so personable and pleasant. Loved all the smiles and pleasant comments. Felt like they genuinely care and want to make sure you feel taken care of.
Leigh Althaus — Dec 07, 2022
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Specialties*
Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Tn Health Sci Center
    1994
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University of Tennessee College of Medicine, Chattanooga Campus
    1995
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Eastern Virginia Medical School
    1998
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Nebraska Medical Center
    1999
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Dr. Richard Breazeale, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

Dr. Breazeale accepts Aetna, Ambetter and Anthem as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Breazeale accepts here.

Dr. Breazeale frequently sees patients for Retinal Vascular Occlusion and Age-Related Macular Degeneration.

Dr. Breazeale has a star rating of 4.3/5 and has been reviewed 10 times.

Dr. Breazeale is board certified in Ophthalmology.

Dr. Breazeale has been practicing as a Vitreoretinal Disease Specialist for 30 years.

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Hospital Affiliations

  • Erlanger Baroness Hospital

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