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Dr. Richard Bessent

Ophthalmology•Male•43+ years of experience

Dr. Richard Bessent is a ophthalmologist in Denham Springs, Louisiana. He graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 1979 and has been in practice for 43+ years.

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Location

Dr. Richard Bessent

60007 W Way Dr

Amite, Louisiana 70422

985-748-8096

Dr. Richard Bessent

222 Veterans Blvd

Denham Springs, Louisiana 70726

225-791-2020

Dr. Richard Bessent

1120 N Hwy 190

Covington, Louisiana 70433

985-893-5777

Education

Medical school

Top Ranked School

Dr. Bessent attended Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and graduated in 1979 (43 years ago). Vanderbilt University School of Medicine is a top-ranked medical school, and is ranked #13 in Best Medical Schools by U.S. News.

About Me

Dr. Bessent works at Bond Wroten Eye Clinic, which has 7 other health providers.

Primary specialty: Ophthalmology
Years of experience: 43+ years
Gender: Male
NPI: 1396822953

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Bessent is affiliated with the following hospitals.

Cypress Pointe Surgical Hospital

Avala

Riverside Medical Center

Conditions Treated

As an ophthalmology, Dr. Bessent may see patients with the following conditions. Please check with Dr. Bessent what conditions he treats. Dr. Bessent may treat additional conditions not listed.

Astigmatism
Binocular dysfunction
Blepharitis
Blindness
Cataracts
Chalazion
Color blindness
Corneal disease
Corneal ulcer
Crossed eyes

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Specialties

Dr. Bessent is a ophthalmologist.

Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology is a branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders. An ophthalmologist is a physician who specializes in eye care. Ophthalmologists are allowed to prescribe medications to treat eye diseases, implement laser therapy, and perform surgery when needed.