Retinal Vascular Occlusion near Advance, NC

Care Philosophy: Dr. Charles Richards is an experienced, board certified Retina surgeon with degrees from Emory University and Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. Richards received his ophthalmology training at Wake Forest University Eye Center and completed a retina fellowship at the University of Virginia. After four years of delivering top notch retina care as a faculty member at Wake Forest, he brings his skills and expertise to Piedmont Retina. He has been involved in many clinical trials for macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy.Dr. Richards looks forward to continuing to provide excellent retina care here in his home community, the Piedmont Triad.

Care Philosophy: After growing up outside of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he attended Allegheny College, where he graduated summa cum laude, earning a B.S. in Biochemistry. He then obtained his M.D. degree from the Wake Forest University School of Medicine, where he was a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha and Gold Humanism Honor Societies. Dr. Haines received his ophthalmology training at Wake Forest University Eye Center and completed a fellowship in vitreoretinal surgery at the University of Colorado. His interests within the retina field include diabetic eye disease, retinal detachment, sutured intraocular lenses, and ocular trauma. Outside of medicine, Dr. Haines is an avid golfer and guitarist.

Biography: Dr. Eric Weldy, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist who practices in Winston Salem, NC. He is 35 years old. Dr. Eric Weldy, MD is affiliated with Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center.

Biography: Dr. Taras Semchyshyn, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist who practices in Winston Salem, NC. He is 54 years old. Dr. Taras Semchyshyn, MD is affiliated with Novant Health Medical Park Hospital.

Care Philosophy: I treat every patient as if they were my own family.

Biography: Dr. Frank Moya, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist who practices in Winston Salem, NC. He is 55 years old and has been practicing for 28 years. Dr. Frank Moya, MD is affiliated with Novant Health Kernersville Medical Center.

Biography: Dr. Fuller is a specialist in ophthalmic cosmetic and reconstructive surgery and the only physician based in the Triad who completed a fellowship certified by the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Her expertise includes functional surgery, cosmetic surgery and rejuvenation. Cosmetic services include upper and lower blepharoplasty, brow lifting, and injectables. Education and Training: Mayo Clinic, Oculoplastics and Orbital ASOPRS Fellowship University of Michigan, Kellogg Eye Center,Ophthalmology Residency Case Western Reserve University, School of Medicine, MD Case Western Reserve University, School of Medicine, PhD Cornell University, BS, Biology, magna cum laude Certifications and Memberships American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS) American Board of Ophthalmology (ABO) Women in Ophthalmology (WIO) NC Society of Eye Physicians & Surgeons (NCSEPS) North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS)