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Steven J. Ryder, MD
Horizon Eye Care
Ophthalmology
Cotswold, Mallard Creek, Pineville, Waverly
5.0
1.1K Ratings
479 Comments
Dr. Ryder received his Bachelor of Science degree in biology at Boston College. After earning his medical degree from Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia, he served his transitional intern year at Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Upland, PA. He performed his ophthalmology residency at New York Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell, New York, NY, where he was given the New York Weill Cornell Medical Center Alumni Council Distinguished Housestaff Award. Dr. Ryder then completed his two-year vitreoretinal surgery fellowship in Miami, FL at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, consistently ranked the No. 1 eye hospital in the country.
5.0
1.1K Ratings
479 Comments
Dr. Ryder received his Bachelor of Science degree in biology at Boston College. After earning his medical degree from Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia, he served his transitional intern year at Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Upland, PA. He performed his ophthalmology residency at New York Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell, New York, NY, where he was given the New York Weill Cornell Medical Center Alumni Council Distinguished Housestaff Award. Dr. Ryder then completed his two-year vitreoretinal surgery fellowship in Miami, FL at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, consistently ranked the No. 1 eye hospital in the country.
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Cotswold
135 S. Sharon Amity Rd
Charlotte, NC 28211
Charlotte, NC 28211
Mallard Creek
10834 Mallard Creek Rd
Charlotte, NC 28262
Charlotte, NC 28262
Pineville
10520 Park Rd
Charlotte, NC 28210
Charlotte, NC 28210
Waverly
11835 Southmore Dr
Charlotte, NC 28277
Charlotte, NC 28277
Dr. Ryder received his Bachelor of Science degree in biology at Boston College. After earning his medical degree from Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia, he served his transitional intern year at Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Upland, PA. He performed his ophthalmology residency at New York Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell, New York, NY, where he was given the New York Weill Cornell Medical Center Alumni Council Distinguished Housestaff Award. Dr. Ryder then completed his two-year vitreoretinal surgery fellowship in Miami, FL at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, consistently ranked the No. 1 eye hospital in the country.
Dr. Ryder is an active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Retina Specialists. He has authored numerous scientific publications and textbook chapters in the field of ophthalmology. While at Bascom Palmer, he was involved as a clinical investigator in several collaborative trials and studies on retinal imaging modalities and conditions including age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and inherited retinal degenerations.
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Explained everything very well.
The BEST !
So appreciative of Dr Ryder's skill and gracious medical manner and interest in helping his patients, like me. My eyes' macular degeneration have been so improved, it is remarkable, by his help I can now see much better. The Lord surely has sent him to us.
Great doctor every visit I have. He is very thorough and explains what he is testing for. Thanks
Shots in my eye do not hurt!!!!
Very positive and upbeat, kind and gentle. Good looking too!!
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Excellent bedside manner.
He is very knowledgeable , caring, and personable. I feel my eyes are in good hands. The macular issue can be very stressful for the patient and I appreciate the attention he gave me. A
Very nice and cares about his patients!