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Steven J. Ryder, MD
Horizon Eye Care
Ophthalmology
Cotswold, Mallard Creek, Pineville, Waverly
Most recent review: 5 days ago
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5.0
1.6K Ratings
675 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
1.6K Ratings
675 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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Excellent
He's knowledgable, confident and explains everything in a way that a non medical person can understand. He's friendly and put me at ease regarding my up coming surgery. The whole office is a top shelf operation.
He is wonderful!
great bedside manner. he explained the whole procedure to me. I got to ask lots of questions. he put me at ease...snd i started out pretty scared. glad he's my doctor.
Ryder is the best and most informative Dr I have.
Dr. Ryder is an excellent physician who is very knowledgeable and extremely efficient. He also has a wonderful personality. He answers any and all questions.
Dr. Ryder has been my Ophthalmologist for multiple years and surgeries. He is extremely competent and efficient. The team is well-trained and also efficient.
An amazing and talented doctor and surgeon. He saved my eyesight when I had a detached retina.
Ve been going to Dr Ryder for 3+ years . He is knowledgeable, gentle, kind, always discusses what he considers what’s right for me. I never feel pain when he injects my eyes. He is very professional with a friendly positive nature. I highly recommend Dr Ryder!
Dr. Ryder is the most caring doctor ever plus he is extremely knowledgeable. I trust him totally.