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Dr. Richard Hairston, MD
Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery*
35+ years of experience
Dr. Richard Hairston, MD is a vitreoretinal disease specialist in Largo, FL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in 1989. He is affiliated with HCA Florida Largo Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
4.8 Star Rating
Based on 90 reviews 4.8 Star Rating (90 reviews)
Practice
148 13th St SW Largo, FL 33770Telehealth available
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Dr. Hairston's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Hairston
4.8
90 ratings, 60 with a written review
| 5 star | 93% | 93% |
| 4 star | 1% | 1% |
| 3 star | 0% | 0% |
| 2 star | 0% | 0% |
| 1 star | 6% | 6% |
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What went well
- I felt respected
- 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
No results
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Jun 20, 2024
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Good surgeon but egomaniac and very short tempered
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Staff friendliness
What could be improved
- I didn't feel respected
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Appointment was rushed
- Long wait times
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May 03, 2024
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He is friendly. I have every confidence in him. I would recommend him to my friends.
What went well
- I felt respected
- 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
No results
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Mar 29, 2024
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Excellent Doctor
What went well
- Office environment
- 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
No results
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Beth – Mar 11, 2023
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Always pleasant and very thorough! I wouldn't trust my eyes to anyone else!
What went well
- Office environment
- 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
No results
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H Mikel Hopkins DDS – Mar 02, 2021
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If you want a doctor that doesn't listen to you and that dismisses you as soon as you decline elective surgery, see Dr. Hairston. If you want a doctor that cares about you and your health and listens to what you have to offer about your health, go elsewhere.
What went well
- Staff friendliness
What could be improved
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Appointment was rushed
- Long wait times
5 others found this helpful
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Feb 27, 2021
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Dr. Hairston and very professional and does not waist anytime.
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No results
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Catherine E Rasmussen – Feb 24, 2021
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I have been seeing Dr Hairston for a few years now. Treatment has been outstanding!
What went well
- Office environment
- 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
No results
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Feb 19, 2021
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Dr Hairston is very thorough and clearly explains my eye status. His staff is very professional and they create a feeling of confidence.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 16, 2021
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Very professional office and very caring staff that know what they are doing. Dr. Hairston is fantastic in explaining everything.
What went well
- Office environment
- 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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Laura – Feb 13, 2021
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All EIWF Staff members were polite, patient and technically competent. This was a "high-tech" visit which included an OCT and an injection in my left eye,
which resulted in very little discomfort during or after the visit Well done!
What went well
- Office environment
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
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Lawrence C. Moll – Feb 10, 2021
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Dr. Hairston, in my opinion, is an 11 on a scale of 10! I would say best in his field. Nice too!
What went well
- Office environment
- 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
No results
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Cliff Santee – Feb 05, 2021
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Very organized! Felt I was in some of the best hands with Dr. Hairston. He showed a good deal of concern for my Retina and Eye issues. Highly recommend him and this establishment!
What went well
- Office environment
- 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
No results
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Diana Patterson – Feb 03, 2021
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They did a great job of distancing and cleaning between patients and during waiting periods.
What went well
- Office environment
- 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
No results
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Feb 03, 2021
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Dr. Hairston was recommended by my longterm VA/D.C. M.D. and Retina Specialist. As I have sight in only one eye, trusting the experience and skill of a doc is paramount. He (and I) put the needed trust in the right place. I feel safe with Dr. Hairston.
What went well
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 29, 2021
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Dr. Hairston worked me into his schedule on an emergency basis. When I saw him he took all the time I needed to get my questions answered.
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 23, 2021
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Always a pleasure, professional all the way but friendly and caring.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 22, 2021
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Everyone from entry to departure was very helpful and very nice. Procedures were explained to make sure I knew what to expect. Very comfortable experience and very clean.
What went well
- Office environment
- 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
No results
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Jan 19, 2021
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I went to see Dr. HAIRSTON for a possible eye infection in my left eye..
Dr. HAIRSTON confirmed not only I had an infection in my left eye, my right eye ha an infection also.
Dr. HAIRSTON and his technician provided the most professional and caring medical and personal attention to my problem.
I want to thank this great team for their professional diagnosis and the proper treatment to correct my infection.
My, and my wife's, thanks to to Dr. HAIRSTON and his technician.
What went well
- Office environment
- 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
No results
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John A. MONTGOMERY, 11/21/1942. – Jan 12, 2021
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Since moving from Texas to Florida recently, I have been surprise by the health care in Pinellas county. The Eye Institute was very professional but friendly. The staff tried to accommodate whatever I asked of them. Dr. Hairston was efficient and extremely competent. I would recommend this practice to anyone needing vision care.
What went well
- Office environment
- 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
No results
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Barbara Luke – Jan 05, 2021
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Hairston to family and friends is 4.766667 out of 5
About Me
care philosophy
The Eye Institute of West Florida delivers clinical excellence in every subspecialty field of ophthalmology with our fellowship trained physicians who utilize innovations, advanced medicines and latest techniques to deliver quality patient outcomes in a warm and friendly environment.biography
Richard J. Hairston, MD, is a vitreous and retina specialist. He joined The Eye Institute in June, 2001 coming to us from a busy retina practice in Washington, DC. Dr. Hairston graduated from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and...read moreVitreoretinal Disease & Surgery
Ophthalmology
Ophthalmic Vitreous Surgery
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Wilmer Eye Insts Johns Hopkins Hospital
Residency Hospital, 1994Wilmer Eye Insts-johns Hopkins Hospital
Residency Hospital, 1994Center Retina Vitro Surg
Fellowship Hospital, 1994Center Retina Vitro Surgery
Fellowship Hospital, 1994Greater Baltimore Medical Center
Internship Hospital, 1990Johns Hopkins School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1989Tougaloo College
Undergraduate School, 1985
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hospital awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
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Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
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78%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home6% lower than the national average
71%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well5% lower than the national average
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Compare with other Vitreoretinal Disease Specialists
Compare Dr. Hairston with our nearby Vitreoretinal Disease Specialists at HCA Florida Northside Hospital.
Make an appointment at HCA Florida Northside Hospital today at
(727) 440-4823.