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Dr. Richard Schulze, MD

Dr. Richard Schulze, MD

Ophthalmology*

Dr. Richard Schulze, MD is an ophthalmologist in Savannah, GA. He is affiliated with Memorial Health University Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.9 Star Rating
Based on 170 reviews 4.9 Star Rating (170 reviews)

At a Glance

  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Schulze specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top HospitalPatient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Recent ReviewsReviews made in the last 30 days. See reviews

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Dr. Schulze's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Schulze

4.9
170 ratings, 120 with a written review
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Great Expierence
I recently had both of my cataracts removed at Schulze Eye & Surgery Center, and I couldn’t be more thrilled with the results. Dr. Schulze is absolutely the best in the area—his skill and care are unmatched. Before the surgery, I was genuinely worried I wouldn’t be able to pass my driver’s eye exam. Now, I can pass it with flying colors and see better than I have in years!The staff is just as incredible—so kind, professional, and patient. They made me feel at ease every step of the way, from the first consultation to the follow-up visits. I’m beyond grateful for the care I received and highly recommend Dr. Schulze and his team to anyone in need of cataract surgery or eye care.
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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Apr 10, 2025
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Dr Richard Schulze and his staff exemplifies what a caring and professional medical office should be. I have undergone cataract surgery by Dr Schulze on both eyes and could not be happier with the surgery, staff and outcome of the surgery. He is a very talented surgeon and both him and his staff provided preoperative instructions and answered all my questions which in turn decreased my anxiety regarding my procedure. The day of the surgery was seamless and everyone was professional, caring and made me feel very comfortable. My post operative visit was thorough and Dr Schulze gave very succinct and informative post op instructions along with eye exams that verified that it was an extremely successful surgery! I would not choose anyone else in Savannah to take care of my vision or eye health!
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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Sep 17, 2024
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Great Doctor
I certainly appreciate Dr Schulze and his support staff. Everything worked out just perfect through the entire process. Thank you Dr. Shulze.
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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Aug 22, 2024
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Great Eye Surgery Experience!
Schulze Eye & Surgery Center is an excellent care provider for the community. Dr. Schulze is very knowledgeable, an excellent communicator who thoroughly shows and explains conditions and outcomes, together with being a top level surgeon. His office and surgical staff are both friendly and professional. For each of my eyes , he carefully removed cataracts and implanted multi focal lens. My vision has been restored and I am so very thankful to Dr. Schulze and his staff.
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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George Miller – Jun 20, 2024
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Very professional
The staff was friendly, efficient and respectful. Dr. Schulze was amazing. He was highly recommended by my optometrist. He was extremely professional and compassionate.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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May 23, 2024
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Cataract Removal Surgery
Dr. Richard Schulze is a caring professional and treats his patients with dignity. He clearly explained the cataract removal procedure and the follow up has been extraordinary. The entire team performed at a high level and mirrored Dr. Schulze’s commitment to excellence.
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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Michael R. – May 22, 2024
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Best Eye Surgeon
The staff are polite, Friendly, and Knowledgeable. He is very thorough and provides many options so that you can make the right decision.
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 06, 2024
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Best doctor in Savannah!
Dr. Schulze and is team are great! From my first appointment to both my eye surgeries, Dr. Schulze made every visit about me and explained all the options available to be me, to make the best choice for me. His nurses and office staff our wonderful and very friendly. I want to thank him and his team for a job well done. I highly recommend Dr. Schulze for eye care needs.
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
2 others found this helpful
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David W. – Feb 15, 2024
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Wonderful Experience!!
Dr. Schultze did an amazing job with my PRK surgery!
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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Leila Weeks – Jan 05, 2024
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Quality care
ExperienceProfessionalism Courteous attention
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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Robert Edgerly – Dec 23, 2023
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GREAT DOCTOR AND STAFF
Dr Schulze is the best of the best!!!!The staff, the nurses, the schedulers everyone is as nice as can be.Dr Schulze brings more than 30 years of knowledge and know how into this field of vision care. The only place anyone should consider for any eye treatments is Dr Schulze!!!
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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Steve Mader – Dec 07, 2023
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Yes, I would recommend Dr.Schulze, 100%
Dr. Shultze and his staff are very knowledgeable professionals that care about treating their patients with the outmost courtesy and excellence. From the reception staff through the nurses, and Dr. Shultze himself, you are given the best care with the latest technology, delivered to you respectfully in a friendly environment. That was my personal experience! I can’t tell you enough about how confident I felt that Dr. Shulze was an excellent doctor on his field. He also took the time to answer my questions about my cataract’s condition and explained the actual surgery and its outcome. His whole staff works together as a great team. I’m very happy with the results of my surgery. I can read without eyeglasses, which is to me, extraordinary! Thank you, Dr. Shulze and your wonderful team!
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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Elsa Saltares – Sep 21, 2023
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Wonderful experience.
When you enter the office you're greeted with smiling faces. Check in is quick and easy. The staff in the clinic as well as the staff in the surgery center are very friendly and professional. Dr. Schultz is very professional and never makes you feel rushed. He answers all your questions in a way you can understand. Overall I had a wonderful experience with his clinical staff and surgery staff. This is a great office.
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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Teresa Davidson – Sep 21, 2023
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Harry R. Maxon III, MD, FACP
Dr. Schulze is a gentleman and a consummate professional. His staff is well trained and caring. My wife and I both have had bilateral cataract surgery by him and are very pleased indeed.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 03, 2023
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Dr. Schulze is very knowledgeable and I will definitely recommend him to others. Thank you very much Dr. Schulze.
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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Aug 02, 2023
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Best Surgeon and Staff
Finding Dr. Schulze was the best decision I could have made for cataract surgery. Both eyes have been corrected and I can see without glasses or contacts. The bonus with selecting this group is his amazing, caring staff.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 29, 2023
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Eye Surgery
From initial consultation to the final decision everything was explained in a language I could understand. Final results were exactly on target. My vision is back to were I was when I was 25 years old. Very pleased with the treatment, the people at the Savannah location and process along with the final results
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
What could be improved
No results
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Ken – Jul 28, 2023
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Schulze Eye Care
Dr. Schulze and his staff are knowledgeable and caring. I had a very positive experience with recent cataract surgery. Five- star eye care.
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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Jul 13, 2023
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I would very highly recommend Dr.Schulze to anyone
Dr.Schulze and his staff are top of the line first visit he check my eyes told me straight forward took care of it in a few more visit how I have 20/15 Vision. Thank you Dr.Schulze and staff
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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May 25, 2023
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The best of the best
I enjoy painting but had almost stopped in frustration because I could not see color well and had bleary areas in center of each eye. Now my vision crispy clear and color appears very vibrant. I feel like I see in high definition. Can't wait to get back to my painting. And if you are anxious about discomfort, there is nothing to be worried about. This is the day after my second eye was done and I'm driving around in wonder at all the beauty I have been missing. I am so grateful to Dr. Schulze. My only regret is not having had it done sooner. Don't wait! You're missing out.
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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May 24, 2023
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About Me

care philosophy

As a fourth generation physician, I am fortunate to have many wonderful role models within my family.  Our goal is to pursue care that puts the best interests of the patient before all other concerns.  In my practice, I like to think...read more

biography

I specialize in anterior segment surgery, including cataract surgery, LASIK, PRK, ICL, and corneal transplant surgery (DSEK, DMEK, and PK).  My practice was established by my father, Dr. Richard Schulze, Sr., over 40 years ago.  As a...read more
  • Ophthalmology

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  • Kentucky Eye Institute

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Ochsner Foundation Hospital

    Residency Hospital
  • Roanoke Memorial Rehab Center

    Internship Hospital
  • Oxford University

    Medical School
  • Princeton University

    Medical School
  • University Of Virginia School Of Medicine

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
Ophthalmology
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Memorial Health University Medical Center

    4700 Waters Ave
    Savannah, GA 31404
    Recipient of 7
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

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

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

    81%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

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