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Dr. C Richard Blake, MD

Dr. C Richard Blake, MD

Ophthalmology*
20+ years of experience

Dr. C Richard Blake, MD is an ophthalmologist in Gainesville, FL and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University OF ALABAMA in 2000. He is affiliated with UF Health Shands Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

UF Health Surgical Center - The Oaks

6201 W Newberry Rd Gainesville, FL 32605
(352) 265-2020

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Blake specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Blake's Reviews

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About Me

care philosophy

I am a Fellowship-Trained Glaucoma Specialist and Comprehensive Ophthalmologist. I have extensive experience in the diagnosis, medical treatment, and surgical treatment of all forms of glaucoma. I have been in practice since 2005 after finishing...read more

biography

I am a Fellowship-Trained Glaucoma Specialist and Comprehensive Ophthalmologist.I have extensive experience in the diagnosis, medical treatment, and surgical treatment of all forms of glaucoma. I have been in practice since 2005 after finishing...read more

  • Ophthalmology

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  • University Of Illinois At Chicago

    Residency Hospital, 2004

  • University Of Florida

    Fellowship Hospital, 2004

  • Carraway Methodist Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 2001

  • University Of Alabama

    Medical School, 2000
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
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Ophthalmology
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  • English

  • Spanish

  • Paul Kayser International Scholar. The Pan-American Assoc of Ophthalmology, 02/2004

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Locations

UF Health Surgical Center - The Oaks

UF Health Eye Center - The Oaks6201 W Newberry Rd Gainesville, FL 32605
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • UF Health Shands Hospital

    1600 SW Archer Rd
    Gainesville, FL 32610
    Recipient of 18
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

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

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

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

    View all awards

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

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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