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 is very knowledgeable and understandable. And practical.
(1 week ago)
Feb-2026
Dr Stiverson was very personable and explained every detail of my issue and what the treatment would be. It has been a long time since I have been treated by a professional with such excellence.
(2 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
Excellent service from the staff and the doctor, thank you so much for all your attention
(2 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
Very, Very easy to talk to. Dr. Stiverson explain my treatment to wear I could understand treatment
(1 month ago)
Feb-2026
Exelente servicio
(1 month ago)
Feb-2026
Excellent. Cares a lot and.explains things clearly.
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
An excellent doctor. Explained everything that I need to know about my eyes.
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
Warm personality, professional and courteous.
Does not rush and takes his time to thoroughly explain details.
Highly recommended.
Thank you
R.L. Nenadovic
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
He’s the best, best, best. Kind, patient, very great advisor. Great!
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
Appointment was very knowledgeable.doctor was superb
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 is very knowledgeable and understandable. And practical.
Dr Stiverson was very personable and explained every detail of my issue and what the treatment would be. It has been a long time since I have been treated by a professional with such excellence.
Excellent service from the staff and the doctor, thank you so much for all your attention
Very, Very easy to talk to. Dr. Stiverson explain my treatment to wear I could understand treatment
Exelente servicio
Excellent. Cares a lot and.explains things clearly.
An excellent doctor. Explained everything that I need to know about my eyes.
Warm personality, professional and courteous. Does not rush and takes his time to thoroughly explain details. Highly recommended. Thank you R.L. Nenadovic
He’s the best, best, best. Kind, patient, very great advisor. Great!
Appointment was very knowledgeable.doctor was superb