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Dr. Richard Ou, MD

Dr. Richard Ou, MD

Ophthalmology*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Richard Ou, MD is an ophthalmologist in Houston, TX and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 1999. He is affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball. He is accepting new patients.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 38 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (38 reviews)

Houston Eye Associates

915 Gessner Rd Ste 250 Houston, TX 77024

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Dr. Ou's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ou

4.3
38 ratings, 12 with a written review
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2 star
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1 star
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Concern Patient and Disillusioned
I heard a lady at the front desk of Dr. Ou talking about a patient owing money and she would talk to the Doctor. She kept placing the patient on hold then 10 mins later told her it didn’t matter what the health issue was she needed to pay the entire $50.00. I assume the patient ok and disconnected the call. The front desk lady laugh and hung up the phone.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
5 others found this helpful
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Never going back to that office – Aug 25, 2022
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Diabetic Patient - the Intimidation from Staff
I would not refer Senior Citizens to Dr Ou due his staff attempting to intimidate them.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
4 others found this helpful
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Very Frustrated – Aug 25, 2022
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Wow, I can see!
I just had my left eye done on Thursday morning, August 4. I opted for laser assisted cataract surgery. That same evening, I was amazed at the clarity of the TV screen. I didn’t need eyeglasses for my right eye as the left can see clearly. The entire surgery experience went well, procedure clearly explained, surgery staff very nice and helpful. Thank you Dr. Ou and your entire staff both in office and surgery center!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
1 other person found this helpful
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Angelita Vinluan – Aug 08, 2022
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Very controlling doctor.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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Feb 02, 2022
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Dr Ou did IOL replacements on me about 6 years ago. They are doing well, only about a quarter of a diopter of astigmatism in one eye is uncorrected. Recently, I was out in the dark sky county of West Texas. I expected to see thousands of stars at night, but instead, there were a hundred thousand. It was a sight that I will remember for a long time.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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John Herbster – Dec 08, 2021
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Appears to know but unfortunately much after getting the maximum bill out of me. Surgery scheduler-The Lady makes herself unavailable. She sets up a huge bill for the patient, & another staff called to collect another un-explained thousands of dollars from me the patient. Too many inconsistencies. Though my Insurance card was collected, and lo this Dr. was not in my insurance. No clear straight up information was provided by the surgery coordinator stall. Above all, I as scheduled for most un-necessary 3 types of surgeries in each eye that would have been so devastating to me. Second-Opinion highly professional honest Specialist declared me surgery free but treated me with great powered lenses. God saved me for inconsistences in this practice.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Apr 27, 2021
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Dr Ou was recommended to me by my husband. Best choice EVER!!! He & his team are AWESOME. Very patient & knowledgeable. All questions were answered along with a plan of treatment & actions for my condition. I am a very satisfied client. ????????
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Gwen Gaskin – Mar 02, 2021
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I had great results with my cataract surgery for Dr. Ou
What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 10, 2020
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Excelent
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Stella Rivera – Aug 16, 2020
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My dad has been a patient for 20 years and today they turn him around for being late. He was sent to the wrong address and the office manager Janette is so rude and unprofessional. Never have my 86 year old dad been treated this way. 17 mins late and turn him away. Dr ou wasnt aware of this only the staff.Front staff is horrible and also schedule...This office is horrible i wouldnt invite my dog there. Then she said my dad miss appointment umm if you have the wrong number of course he will miss.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
4 others found this helpful
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Joe in MISSOURI CITY, TX – Jun 26, 2018
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Dr. Ou is a very good doctor but his staff at the front desk and scheduling is horrible, referring doctors fax the referral to Dr. Ou's office but his office declines the receipt of it not once but multiple times faxed by referring doctor some of his staff at the front office is not even polite.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
7 others found this helpful
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Haleem M in Houston, TX – Sep 22, 2016
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If you are looking for a superior and caring eye surgeon, look no further than Dr. Ou. He was as nice as he was competent. I would trust him with any and all problems connected to my eyes.
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
No results
8 others found this helpful
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Janet Charlton in Houston, TX – Feb 06, 2016
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About Me

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Dr Richard Ou graduated with honors from Harvard University where he was captain of the varsity swimming team and received many awards including the Rearden Award (Harvard Male Varsity Scholar Athlete), First Team All-Ivy, and Academic All-Ivy...read more

biography

Dr. Richard Ou graduated with honors from Harvard University where he was captain of the varsity swimming team and received many awards including the Rearden Award (Harvard Male Varsity Scholar Athlete), First Team All-Ivy, and Academic All-Ivy...read more
  • Ophthalmology

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  • Jules Stein Eye Institute, Ucla

    Residency Hospital, 2003
  • Baylor College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1999
  • Harvard

    Undergraduate School, 1994
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
Ophthalmology
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  • English

  • Spanish

  • Devgan Outstanding Surgical Resident Award

  • Jules Stein Alumni Association Resident Research Grant

  • B. Simpson Ophthalmology Award from Jules Eye Institute

  • UCLA Dept. of Ophthalmology Resident and Fellow Research Award

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