Dr. Richard Stiverson, M.D. is a refractive cataract surgery specialist. Following graduation from the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, he completed residency training at the University of Iowa Department of Ophthalmology.
He was among the first doctors in the United States to insert modern intraocular lenses using ultrasonic removal. Dr. Stiverson was the Medical Director of the first two Medicare-Certified Ophthalmic Ambulatory Surgery Centers to open in Connecticut, which were also among the first in the United States.
Dr. Richard Stiverson, M.D. is a refractive cataract surgery specialist. Following graduation from the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, he completed residency training at the University of Iowa Department of Ophthalmology.
He was among the first doctors in the United States to insert modern intraocular lenses using ultrasonic removal. Dr. Stiverson was the Medical Director of the first two Medicare-Certified Ophthalmic Ambulatory Surgery Centers to open in Connecticut, which were also among the first in the United States.
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Dr Stiverson was very helpful in addressing & explaining my options, as well as patient & helpful answering my questions!
(1 week ago)
Jun-2026
Very honest and professional
(1 week ago)
Jun-2026
Wonderful doctor, very professional
(2 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
Explained what and why things were happening. Very kind.
(3 weeks ago)
May-2026
So friendly, explained the procedure to me, assured me there would be no pain, & no patch or eye drops.
(3 weeks ago)
May-2026
I really appreciate how Dr Stiverson answered all my questions and explained what's going on and how to deal with it. He assured me that the problem is not in my eyes but it's a type of migraine causing the eye problem and what I can do to avoid it.
(1 month ago)
May-2026
Explained issues & various options to resolve them, patient & understanding; highly recommend him!!!
(1 month ago)
May-2026
Very informative and makes certain you understand exactly what the treatment plan is.
(1 month ago)
May-2026
Great experience! Very enjoyable and educational. Looking forward to a lasting relationship.
(1 month ago)
May-2026
Excellent. Very detailed exam and verbal explanation of findings. Very friendly and willing to answer all patient questions. I was very impressed with his treatment.
Dr. Richard Stiverson, M.D. is a refractive cataract surgery specialist. Following graduation from the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, he completed residency training at the University of Iowa Department of Ophthalmology. This was followed by six months of daily cataract surgery and teaching. Dr. Stiverson moved to Connecticut where he helped create one of the largest ophthalmology practices in New England. He was among the first doctors in the United States to insert modern intraocular lenses using ultrasonic removal. Dr. Stiverson was the Medical Director of the first two Medicare-Certified Ophthalmic Ambulatory Surgery Centers to open in Connecticut, which were also among the first in the United States.
Given a desire to focus primarily on surgery, Dr. Stiverson returned to Colorado to join Kaiser-Permanente and his former Connecticut partner, Dr. David Litoff. They were among the first ophthalmologists in the U.S. to perform cataract surgery with minimal sedation. Dr. Stiverson has performed over 45,000 cataract procedures including more same-day bilateral surgery than anyone in the United States.
Dr. Stiverson is a member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, the largest group of American and International surgeons in the world focused on this specialty. He served on the Cataract Committee for 5 years and is currently the senior judge for the annual scientific poster competition.
Dr Stiverson was very helpful in addressing & explaining my options, as well as patient & helpful answering my questions!
Very honest and professional
Wonderful doctor, very professional
Explained what and why things were happening. Very kind.
So friendly, explained the procedure to me, assured me there would be no pain, & no patch or eye drops.
I really appreciate how Dr Stiverson answered all my questions and explained what's going on and how to deal with it. He assured me that the problem is not in my eyes but it's a type of migraine causing the eye problem and what I can do to avoid it.
Explained issues & various options to resolve them, patient & understanding; highly recommend him!!!
Very informative and makes certain you understand exactly what the treatment plan is.
Great experience! Very enjoyable and educational. Looking forward to a lasting relationship.
Excellent. Very detailed exam and verbal explanation of findings. Very friendly and willing to answer all patient questions. I was very impressed with his treatment.