Locations
Office
Richmond, VA
Phone
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Insurances accepted
Aetna
Blue cross blue shield
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Humana
Medicaid
United healthcare
About
Bio
Dr. Theodore Wu is a general ophthalmologist located in Richmond, Virginia. He is part of the Virginia Eye Institute.
Dr. Wu specializes in cataract surgery, LASIK surgery, and glaucoma care. He is a member of Eyecare America, a program designed to provide free medical care to patients without health insurance.
SpecialtiesDoctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Ophthalmology
Languages spoken
English
Doctor Q&A
693 Answers
163 Agrees
The number of answers this doctor has agreed with.
A 26-year-old female asked:
Dr. Theodore Wu answered
22 years experience Ophthalmology
Herpes: Yes....Herpes virus can grow around and on the eye. Herpes infections of the cornea may result in corneal scarring and severe vision loss. Corneal i ... Read More
A 23-year-old male asked:
Dr. Theodore Wu answered
22 years experience Ophthalmology
Dry eye: Tears naturale (artificial tears) is safe for the eyes. They can be used every 1 to 2 hours for dry eye, if needed. Remember to take frequent breaks ... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. Theodore Wu answered
22 years experience Ophthalmology
Eye pain: This sounds worrisome...I would take her to see a pediatric ophthalmologist soon....
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Recommendations and Thank you notes are endorsements given from patients or other doctors.
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Thank you notes
Aug 29, 2013
Terrific, timely answers. Well stated and very easy for the patient to understand.
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Wu is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Wu is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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This was very helpful. Thanks! This is a wonderful service as we have few doctors in my area and my doctor just doesn't listen to me. He spends less than 5 minutes with me and doesn't take me seriousl...Read More
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Thank you so much! You made me feel a lot better phew thanks a lot for your time and for what you do
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Thanks! I did not lose the eye, I wear a scleral shell over the left eye. Seen opthamologists at duke, johns hopkins and emory.
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Virginia School of Medicine, VA
Graduated 1999MD
Affiliations
Virginia Eye Institute
American Academy of Ophthalmology
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
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